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Ms. Connell-Mcdowell and Mr. Fairy, Vice President of Petro's Homes, were sworn in to address the request. Mr. Petro said although the home could continue to achieve a reasonable return the addition would improve the value of the applicant's home and the neighbors as well. Neither the neighborhood nor governmental services would be affected by the addition. The variance is not substantial as the request is in line with other decks and additions within the neighborhood. Although the code was available when the owner purchased her home she was not aware of the code until the permit to construct the addition was submitted. The home is a split-level and is not set up to expand the upper level. The spirit and intent of the code would be observed as the addition enhances the livable space. The addition does not exceed 20% lot coverage and no further variances are required. Mrs. Diver questioned the use of the existing pad. Mr. Fairy said a new slab would be installed to meet city codes. Mrs. Bellido felt the sunroom would enhance the well kept yard and extend the owner's ability to enjoy its use. Mrs. Sergi felt neither the neighborhood nor governmental services would be affected by the addition. The variance is not substantial and the neighborhood was constructed as such that any exterior home improvements would require variances. .Ms. Rudolph said the fenced yard would minimize the addition's impact upon the neighborhood. Mrs. Bellido moved, seconded by Mrs. Sergi, to grant Moya Connell-Mcdowell of 3909 Walter Rd a 7' 3" variance for rear yard setback for an addition; code requires 50' and 42' 7" is shown which violates section 1135.08 (a) and was unanimously approved 4-0. NON-RESIDENTIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS: Halleen HIA; 27726 Lorain Road Request for variance (1123.12), the proposal consists of a third wall sign. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 3 wall signs on a building (see note 1); code permits 2, applicant shows 3, section 1163.28 (a). 2. A 40 square foot variance for total signage on a building (see note 2); code permits 74 sq ft, applicant shows 114 sq ft, section 1163.25 (b). Note• 1. Wall sign on the west elevation existing 37 sq' (4' 2" high) BZA approved 12/2001. Wall sign on south elevation approved 12/8/08 26 sq`, propose 3Td wall sign south elevation is 51 sq', 2. Allowable building signage 41 +(40% of 83) = 74 sq ft allowed. 3. Variance granted 12/2001 allowed 2 wall signs totaling 85 sq ft which was 11 sq ft over allowable sq footage for the building and the west logo sign 2 inches too high. 4. 12/2008 approval granted and permit issued for a new logo sign on south elevation removing the existing 48 sq' box sign. Total wall signage is 63.4 sq', which is 11 sq' under allowable. 5. 4/2009 variance request is to add a 51 sq ft wall sign on the south elevation. Eric Halleen, Mr. Belknap with Agile Sign & Lighting, and Mr. Pacsuta, a neighbor, were sworn in. Mr. Belknap said a permit for the logo was approved by the Building Department in December and the previous sign company was not aware the existing wall sign needed to be removed. The KIA brand wants all dealer signs separated from the KIA logo. The west wall sign which is a KIA logo will remain and the variances are for a logo and owner's sign on the south elevation. Ms. Rudolph said the size of the ground sign was such that there was no 3.