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Mrs. Diver moved seconded by 1VIs. Rudolph, to grant C0MS08-12: NOAC (Saab, Mercedes, Porsche) of 28545 Lorain Road a variance for a second wall sign on both the Saab nnd Porsche buildings, eode permits 1 applicant shows 2 on each build'ang, which is in violation of section 1163.28 roll call on the motion; 1VIenser, Rudolph, Bellido yes,lVIrs. Diver no variance granted 3-1. Ms. Rudolph moved seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant COMS08-12: NOAC (Saab, 1VIercedes, Porsche) of 28545 Lorain Road a variance for 5 additional ground signs code permits 2 applicant shows 7, which is in violation of section (1163.27 A), noting that four ground signs were previousiy approved ancl Saab is requesting 3 additional grounds signs which was unanimously approved 4-0. Mrs. Diver moved seconded by Mr. Menser, to grant COMS08-12: NOAC (Saab, Mercedes, Porsche) of 28545 Lorain Road a 125 foot variance for distance between southeast ground signs E& D code requires 200 ft, applicant shows 75 ft, which is in violation of section (1163.27 A), and was unanimously approved 4-0. COMS08-13: NOAC (Lotus Dealership); PP# 234-24-006 Lorain Rd: Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new car dealership. The following variances are requested: 1. A 40' setbaclc variance for merchandise displayed within front yard setbaclc code requires 75' applicant shows 35,' section 1139.07. 2. A variance for a second wall sign code permits 1 applicant shows 2, section 1136.28. Prior to the opening of the case Mrs. Sergi again excused herself from the discussions. Mr. Broolcer said a 35 foot variance for front setback of display is needed. The location of the display vehicles will be further baclc then the adjacent properties which extend further into the 75 foot setback. The variance is warranted as the number of display vehicles were reduced to 4 and 3 of the four were moved inward reducing the variance size from 70 feet to 35 feet. The site is very restrictive, about 30% to 40% of the lot can not be developed due to riparian codes. Ms. Rudolph aslced if the displayed cars would be elevated or remain at ground level and Mr. Broolcer said they would remain at ground level. He said the new dealership will house a lotus Dealership and a North Olmsted Performance service center, both of which needs a wall sign as no ground sign will be installed. One sign will be a Lotus logo the other will say North Olmsted Performance and the performance center will house 1,450 square feet of the building. Mr. Menser questioned if the plants were low enough to allow the vehicles to be seen as they sit very low. Mr. Brooker said plants were chosen to insure the vehicles could be seen. Mrs. Diver questioned if both new and used vehicles would be sold at the lot. Mr. Brooker said the front of the lot would house Lotus vehicles only and the back of the lot would store inventory vehicles for all dealerships. Mr. Mitchell noted that the applicant made an effort to reduce the front setbaclc by reducing the number of vehicles to be displayed and considering the riparian restrictions placed upon the lot the variance was warranted. The two wall signs requested are due to two businesses within one building both of which meets total square footage allowed for one sign. There is to be no ground sign at the site and if each business had an egress they would be allowed to each have a wall sign. Mrs. Diver understood the need for both the setback and number of signs for the businesses. All board members agreed that both variances were warranted as it looked to be about 40% of the lot which has been rendered unusable. Mr. Menser said although the variances are substantial due to 4