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footage for total signage on the center and Mr. Mitchell said it would not. Mrs. Sergi questioned if the applicants were not restricted to a 100 square foot sign what would be allowed for their frontage and Mr. Mitchell said their frontage is 250 feet and could accommodate both signs. The total proposed signage for the applicant's space is 130 square feet which is not significant. Ms. Rudolph said as the code is designed to address signs 75 feet off the right of way, limits signs to 100 square feet and the setback is 200 feet with a 250 foot frontage she does not believe the request is significant. She believes the city should create a scale for signs depending on building setback and area as one size does not fit all. Mrs. Bellido said that without the gym logo the name Powerhouse does not identify the business the logo identifies that it is a gym and enhances the esthetics of the building. Mrs. Sergi and Mrs. Diver preferred that the logo and sign be combined into one sign rather than two separate wall signs. Ms. Rudolph and Mrs. Bellido believed that the two wall signs as submitted were more aesthetically pleasing and warranted. The setback is 200 feet and as there are only three tenants in the strip with less signage on the building therefore they did not object to the variances. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Ms. Bellido, to grant Powerhouse Gym of 27336 Lorain Road the following variances: 1. A variance for 1 additional wall sign; code permits 1 and 2 are shown, section 1163.28(a). 2. A 1 foot variance for a wall sign higher than allowed; code permits 4 ft and 5 ft is shown, section 1163.28(c). Roll call: Bellido, Sergi, Rudolph - yes; Diver - no. Variance granted 3-1. CMS09-10 Ganlev Subaru; 25730 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of new dealership & signage and the following variances are required: 1. A 24.92 foot variance for front yard setback; code requires 75 ft, applicant shows 51.08 ft, section 1139.07. 2. An approximate 53 foot variance for displaying merchandise (vehicles) in 75 ft setback; code requires 75 ft, applicant shows approximate 22 ft, section 1139.07. 3. A variance for 4 additional wall signs on a building; code permits 1, applicant shows 5, section 1163.28. 4. A variance for 3 ground signs on a lot (see note); code permits 1, applicant shows 3, section 1163.27 Note: Two ground signs 180 feet apart already exist and an additional new ground sign is proposed. Mr. Durbin and Mr. Lisy were sworn in. Mr. Durbin reviewed the project which consists of demolishing an existing building and constructing a new auto dealership. The variances pertaining to front yard setback and vehicle display are due to the irregular shaped lot. The north side of the parcel abuts residential property so to ensure all rear yard setbacks are met the building was moved forward. Due to the restrictive setbacks of the lot there is no way to construct a commercial development without variances. He noted that the current building is setback 45 feet and the Hyundai building is 35 feet which are both smaller setbacks then the proposed 51 foot. The building will be approximately 15,000 square feet. Ms. Rudolph asked if the building would be two=story or single and Mr. Durbin said although it is tall enough for a two story the upper mezzanine would only house parts and other storage. Sign variances are due to