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Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by 1VIrs. Bellido, to grant Westbury Apartments of 25151 Brookpark Road their request for variance (1123.12)which consists of signage and the following variance is granted for 1 additional ground sign cocie perrnits 1 applicant shows 2, which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1163.27 (A) which was unanimously approvecl5-0. Fatheads; 24581 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of signage 1. A 5 foot variance for a ground sign too close to the right of way code requires 5', applicant shows 0', section 1163.27 b(note #1). 2. A variance for an additional ground sign on a lot code allows 1 applicant shows 2, section 1163.27 a (note #2). 3. An 8 square foot variance for a ground sign larger than code allows code permits 65 sq ft, applicant shows 73 sq ft, section 1163.27 c2 (note #1). 4. A 3.3 foot variance for a ground sign higher than code allows code permits 8', applicant shows 11.3' (note #1). 5. A 130 foot variance for ground signs too close to each other code requires 200' applicant shows approximately 70' scaled section 1163.27 a(note #1). Note: #1. Redesigned ground sign on Lorain Road frontage. #2. Proposed silo sign on west (Columbia Road) frontage. Mr. David Pruce with North Coast Sign Works, Mr. Paul Siperke with Fatheads Brewery, and Mr. Mat Cole also with Fatheads Brewery each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Pruce said they were aslcing for 2 variances for the number of signs allowed and the location of the existing front sign. The 5 foot variance is for the base of the existing ground sign which they would lilce to continue to use. The 3.3 foot variance is for reusing the base and adding their sign and light atop that. The variance for the second ground sign is the silo which has a logo sign on it. A 130 foot variance is for the distance between both the ground signs which can not be expanded as the lot is not wide enough. Ms. Rudolph said there are three existing changeable letter cabinets along the west wall and only one will be reused. The north ground sign includes a changeable letter cabinet scheduled for reuse as well. She questioned if there would be any other letter changing cabinets. She asked why the silo was needed when there were already two wall signs. Mr. Cole said the silo is the only way to show they are a worlcing brewery. Mrs. Diver said there will be two ground signs and two wall signs on the building. She questioned why they needed a wall sign and ground sign along the west side of the building. Mrs. Sergi aslced why the front monument sign could not meet height code requirements. Mr. Pruce said the existing letter box will have their brewery sign and a light box atop of it and the space Uetween each item puts the height over by 3.3 inches. Mrs. Diver suggested lowering the leg height of each sign atop the monument sign and aslced if the light fixture would be a full cutoff. Mr. Pruce said the light will illuminate the sign and provide lighting for the outside sitting area. Mrs. Sergi said the north ground sign should meet code which would eliminate a variance and reduce the size of another variance. Mr. Pruce said they would withdraw variance request #4 and ineet the height requirements. Mrs. Diver said variance #3 would be reduced to no more than 2 square feet. She asked why the second ground sign was needed as there was already a wall sing on the west wall. Mr. Cole said the silo represents the facility being a working brewery and it is only considered a ground sign because of the wording. Mrs. Sergi said if the wording is reinoved from the silo it would eliminate the variance for a second ground sign as well as the variance for distance and the silo could reinain without a variance. Mr. Siperke said that without 4