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signage as it included the window logo. Mrs. Diver felt two ground signs and two canopy signs were warranted for safety purposes. Mr. Menser felt that all zoning requirements should be met as there were other locations within the city with existing buildings which could accommodate the proposed business size without variances. Mrs. Sergi said due to the size, shape and location of the corner lot the variances are not substantial and she did not believe the character of the neighborhood would be adversely altered. Governmental services would not be altered as the bio-retention system is required by law. Owners purchase their land with knowledge of the zoning laws. The property owner's predicament could not be precluded based upon the building commissioner's report. A brief discussion ensued regarding being allowed to table a specific variance request, all requests or opening the floor back up to clarify a specific request. Mr. O'Malley advised the board of their options as outlined in their rules and the board opted to allow the applicant 2 minutes to clarify the 5 foot sideyard variance requested. Mr. Lewis said the east drive variance was due to the emergency bypass lane being provided and clarified there was only one drive-through window. The building could not be moved west without increasing the building front yard setback and the building itself was already downsized to provide the larger front yard setback and greenspace along Lorain Road. Mr. George said he wanted the code `enforced for the sideyard setback and noted he is opposed to the development. Mrs. Sergi said that the emergency bypass was more warranted then greenspace between the sites. Ms. Rudolph and Mrs. Diver felt the neighboring business would be adversely affected by the sideyard variance requested. Mrs. Diver moved, seconded by Mrs. Sergi, to grant COMS07-0029: Walgreens Discount Drugs of 24584 Lorain Road a 52 foot variance for building setback (Columbia Rd), code requires 100 foot applicant shows 48 feet, section 1139.08. Roll call: Bellido, Sergi, Rudolph, Diver -yes and Menser -no; motion approved 4-1. Mrs. Diver moved, seconded by Mr. Menser, to grant COMS07-0029: Walgreens Discount Drugs of 24584 Lorain Road a 5 foot variance for east drive setback code requires 10 foot applicant shows 5 ft, section 1139.07 Table. Roll call: Bellido, Sergi, -yes and Diver, Menser, Rudolph -no; motion failed 3-2. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Mr. Menser, to grant COMS07-0029: Walgreens Discount Drugs of 24584 Lorain Road a 2 foot driveway width variance for Columbia Road, code permits 34 ft, applicant shows 36 ft, section 1161.10(b). Roll call: Diver, Bellido, Sergi, Rudolph -yes and Menser -no; motion approved 4-1. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant COMS07-0029: Walgreens Discount Drugs of 24584 Lorain Road a 26 square foot variance for total square footage of signage per building, code permits 175 sq ft, applicant shows 201 sq ft, section 1163.24(g). Roll call: Bellido, Sergi, Rudolph -yes and Menser, Diver -no; motion approved 3-2. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Mr. Menser, to grant COMS07-0029: Walgreens Discount Drugs of 24584 Lorain Road a variance for 1 additional canopy sign, code permits 1 applicant shows 2, section 1163.28(a). Roll call: Bellido, Sergi, Rudolph -yes and Diver, Menser -no; motion approved 3-2.