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2. A 1 foot 7 inch variance for a wall sign higher than allowed (south elevation); code permits 4 ft and 5 ft 7 inches are shown, section 1163.28 (c) 3. A 1 foot 7 inch variance for a wall sign higher than allowed (east elevation); code permits 4 ft and 5 ft 7 inches are shown, section 1163.28 (c) 4. A variance for 1 additional wall sign; code permits 2 and 3 are shown, section 1163.28(a) Mr. Phillips with LaQuinta Inn was sworn in and said the request was the final step in the conversion of transforming the Hampton Inn into a LaQuinta Suite. The previous owner's signs are being replaced with smaller signs. They have chosen the smallest size sign which would give them the visibility needed and require the least amount of variances. The wall signs chosen also fit into the keystones on the building which matches the curvature of the signs. Ms. Rudolph questioned if the signs would be illuminated all night including the south elevation which abuts residents and Mr. Phillips said that a 6 foot board on board fence was erected and evergreens planted to ensure visibility was limited. The signs will be placed on the north, south and east side of the building facing roads and are 51 square feet smaller than the existing wall signs. Ms Sergi asked if the non-conforming pole signs would be removed or refaced and Mr. Phillips said they were removed and would be replaced with conforming ground signs. Mr. Mitchell reviewed that the applicants had been working with the building department for several months as they have been remodeling the entire building both inside and out. He commended the applicant for their efforts of complying with building codes and meeting PDC requests. The building department has no objections to the variances being requested as the square footage has been decreased and all three sides' front major roads. Mr. O'Malley said many commercial applications which have large setbacks from the street and front more than one road often request variances to allow additional or taller signs. The applicants are requesting a minimal size variance for each wall sign and consideration should be given as the applicants are removing non-conforming pole signs voluntarily. Mrs. Sergi said that the building fronts three streets; Country Club, Great Northern and I-480 and next to a Mall so all three wall signs are warranted. The size requested is reasonable considering the setbacks from the roads. Ms. Rudolph said she does not object to the request due to the sever setback. She felt the board should make a recommendation to Council that they look at creating a grid such as that which governs sheds as the size and setbaclcs should be talcen into consideration as one size does not fit all, hence the numerous variances pertaining to signage the board has to deal with. Mr. Lopez said he did not object to the request as the size fits the aesthetics of the building design and the changes enhance the entire area. Mrs. Diver and Mrs. Bellido both voiced their agreements that the variances were minimal and everyone would benefit from the improvements being made. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Mr. Lopez, to grant CMS09-07 LaQuinta Inn & Suites of 25105 Country Club Blvd the following variances; 1. A 1 foot 7 inch variance for a wall sign higher than allowed (north elevation); code permits 4 ft and 5 ft 7 inches are shown, section 1163.28 (c) 2. A 1 foot 7 inch variance for a wall sign higher than allowed (south elevation); code permits 4 ft anc15 ft 7 inches are shown, section 1163.28 (c) 3. A 1 foot 7 inch variance for a wall sign higher than allowed (east elevation); code permits 4 ft and 5 ft 7 inches are shown, section 1163.28 (c) 4. A variance for 1 additional wall sign; code permits 2 and 3 are shown, section 1163.28(a) Which was unanimously approved 5-0. 4