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side of Suburban Auto Body Shop. The business is not visible from Sparky Lane or the intersection which creates the hardship. The height is needed as the sign is stacked due to the odd shape of the section of the building they will be occupying. They will not be using the entire tops space just a portion of the space 150 feet wide. Mrs. Diver questioned if there would be an insert added to the existing ground sign. Mr. Denman said there would be an insert for the ground sign but the wall sign would not be visible from Sparky Lane. Mrs. Diver did not believe that variances for a wall sign which would not be visible from any right of way could be warranted. The monument sign is visible from Sparky Lane and Broolcpark road Extension and the wall sign will be visible once vehicles enter the site. Mrs. Sergi felt that 11 square feet should be talcen off the sign. Mr. Denman felt 11 square feet was minimal for what the site is allowed. Mrs. Diver said that no matter what size the wall sign was it would be difficult to see fiom the right of way. She questioned the hours the illuminated sign would be on and Mr. Deninan could not answer. Mr. Conway explained that the 61 square foot variance is for exceeding square footage allowed for a wall sign. The 11 foot variance is for exceeding the square foot frontage of the unit allowed. The 2.75 foot is for the wall sign being taller/higher than allowed by code. He advised that due to the size and layout of the building eventually the site will require variances even if each tenant follows code. He did not believe the variances were justifiable and felt the Owners should be present to worlc on something that could work for the entire site. Board members felt that a bigger sign would not provide the applicant any more visibility and would only offend the abutting northern neighbors as the sign would shine into their windows. The property could yield a reasonable return without a variance the variances are substantial and the variances would adversely affect the site. Governmental services would not be affected and the owner is aware of what is required by code. The spirit and intent would not be upheld granting the variance. Mrs. Sergi moved seconded by M[s. Rudolph, to grant Ollies of 26662 Brookparlc Road Extension the following variances: 1. A 61 sq. ft. variance for a wall sign larger than code allows. Code permits 100 sq. ft.; applicant shows 161 square feet, which is in violation of Ord. 2000-12, Section 1163.28(c). 2. An 11 sq. ft. variance for a sign larger than code allows. Code permits 150 sq. ft.; applicant shows 161 sq. ft., which is in violation of Ord. 2000-12, Section 1163.25(c). 3. A 2.75 ft. variance for a wall sign higher than code allows. Code permits 4 ft.; applicant shows 6.75 ft., which is in violation of Ord. 2000-12, Section 1163.28(c) which was unanimously denied 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Sergi moved seconded by IVIrs. Divea- to excuse the absence of Mr. Menser who was attending his claughter's graduation which was unanimously approved 4-0. ADJOURNMENT The ;W=-, pm Maureen iver, Chai Approved: / onna Rote;/Clerlc of Commissions 7