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. • • 6 / the word Honda from the second wall sign, and having a 12 foot high ground sign with the certified used car ground sip moved. Mr. Burke asked why two ground signs were needed. Mr. Hazelton advised that each business needed its own identity. Mr. O'Malley voiced that he was offended by the applicant's method of poling the board and ?.... insinuating that the board needed to work with them. The board has worked with applicants in an effort to assist owners in enhancing or upgrading their entire site including signage not just changing out signs and calling it an enhancement. Mr. Burke voiced that he objected to the height variance being requested for the ground sign. Mrs. Sergi questioned if the banners would remain in the building windows and vehicles. Mr. Bizjak advised that his client wanted to withdraw the request for 9 foot 7 inch height variance for ground sign (C). His client would also like to withdraw the 15 foot variance for ground sign distances. If they are granted a second ground sign (D) they would be placed a minimum of 200 feet apart. The wall signs would be Honda sign (B) at the southeast end and Ganley sign (A) at the southwest end of the building and both will be blue. Mr. Hazelton stated that the second ground sign is for used cars only. Mr. O'Malley cautioned the board that once signs are granted the verbiage of the signs are at the discretion of the owners. Board members did not feel a second ground sign was warranted as the applicants had been doing business without a second ground sign for years and the used cars were identifiable as they are. The character of the area would not be altered, nor would government services. However the property can and has yielded a reasonable return without variances and the spirit and intent of the code may not be followed granting the variances. N. Sergi moved to grant Ganley Honda of 25870 I,orain Road their request which consists of new signage and the following variance is granteci as amended: A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a builcling (signs A& B), (code permits 1, applicant shows 2) section 1163.27(A). Conditioned on the removing the duplication of the use of I3onda and as shown on the sign ? plan being placed on the southwest corner and south east corner of the building. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1163.27(A). J. Burke seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Variance Granted N. Sergi moved to grant Ganley Honda of 25870 I,orain Road their request which consists of new signage and the following variance is granted: A variance for 1 additional ground sagn on a lot (Signs C& D), (code allows 1, applicant shows 2) section 1163.27(a). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1163.27 (A). T. Kelly seconded, roll call on the motion J. Burke, M. Diver, T. Kelly N. Sergi no, and R. Menser yes. Variance Denied V. COMMU1vICATIONS: Mr. Burke asked board members what timeframes they had available for a special meeting in April. Mr. Kalina suggested that if the Lazy Boy signs were not in place prior to their grand opening they could wallc out on the deal so he had to have a special meeting. Mr. O'Malley advised that the matter of leasing and the business of the owner is not the burden of the board. The clerlc reviewed dates council chambers were not available due to prescheduled meetings. Board members advised that they would review their schedules for the week of April 16, 2007. The clerk was aslced to wor wit t e oar mem ers over e nex wo ays to try to arrangea special meeting and the applicant would be notified. VI. ADJOURNMENT: With--?iio further busi , .. ? Jos pending J. Burke adjourned the meeting at 11:10 pm. . G Date: of Commissions 9