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NON-RESIDENTIAL APPEAI.,S AND REQUESTS: Inchin's Barnboo Garden; 5106 Great Northern Shoupinl! Center: Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of signage; the following variances are requested: 1. A 57 square foot variance for total wall signs on a unit (2 signs); code permits 79 sq ft, applicant shows 136 sq ft. 2. A variance for a second wall sign on a unit; code permits 1 applicant shows 2. Proposal is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1163.25 (a) &(c). Note: BZA tabled 5/7/09 Mr. Khan with Neon Signs was sworn in and said his clients were seeking a variance for three wall signs as there are three restaurants. A brief discussion took place regarding the number of signs and businesses being discussed. Ms. Rudolph described the Building Commissioner's memo identifying that there were two entities in one space therefore the Banquet was a separate entity not requiring variances. Mrs. Sergi noted the variances were for Bamboo Garden and Tadka. Ms. Rudolph asked if the name Tadka alone could be used to decrease the total square footage and Mr. Khan said the name alone would not identify Tadka was Indian food. Mr. Mitchell explained the Building Commissioner's memo and said the remaining two businesses which share a space are allowed 79 square feet of signage total for both businesses. The Bamboo height was decreased to 4 feet, and due to the signs being stacked the letters are small as they can be and still be visible from the right of way. The square footage requested is half of what was requested in May so he is comfortable with the sign package as submitted. Mr. O'Malley advised the board to address the variances as written and noted the height variance which was denied in May. Ms. Rudolph said although it loolced like a lot of signage the square footage was reduced and the setback from the street is such that the signs could not be any smaller or visibility would be lost. Both businesses need recognition regardless if they share a space. Mrs. Bellido felt the strip center could accommodate the proposed signage without affecting the character of the center and governmental services would not be affected. Mr. Lopez appreciated the applicant using an existing vacant space and believed that both signs were needed to identify the food styles offered. Mrs. Sergi agreed with comments pertaining to fitting into the center. Mrs. Diver thanked Mr. Mitchell for his explanation of the commissioner's determination and agreed with other board members' comments. The board recognized that the applicants were trying to minimize the variances needed. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant Inchin's Bamboo Garden of 5106 Great Northern Shopping Center the following variances: (1) A 57 square foot variance for total wall signs on a unit (2 signs); code permits 79 sq ft, applicant shows 136 sq ft. (2) A variance for a second wall sign on a unit; code permits 1 applicant shows 2, which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section 1163.25 (a) &(c). Motion was unanimously approved 5-0. Mallev's Chocolates; 23473 Lorain Road: Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consists of removing existing sign and keeping existing pole; the following variance is requested: A variance to keep a sign pole and base after removing abandoned sign; code requires removal of all frames, supports and base, applicant 2