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Mr. O'Malley said consideration could be given as they are removing a non-confonning pole sign and providing a master sign paclcage for the entire plaza. Consideration should also be given to the rear tenants whose wall signs are not visible along Lorain Road. He suggested conditioning any approval tipon the new sign package being involced. Mr. Listati said the master sign paclcage was clear that new tenants would be required to follow the sign paclcage. Ms. Rudolph felt given the layout of the Uuildings and the tenant's signs being divided between both ground signs the variances were wananted. The spirit and intent of the zoning code would be upheld, the character of the neighborhood would not be affected, and the future tenants will have smaller wall signs. Mrs. Bellido said she felt the new sign would enhance the site and the pole sign needed to be removed. Mrs. Sergi commended the applicants for the master sign plan and based upon the layout of the site two grotmd signs are warranted. There is a beneficial use without variances, but as long as the tenant signs are not duplicated on both signs she does not object and although the size of the variance is large the layout of the site justifies the request. Goveminental services would not be affected nor would the neighborhood. Mrs. Diver agreed the variances were warranted. Mr. O'Malley commended the owner for worlcing with the city and noted the Planning Director's memo expressed her acceptance of the master sign paclcage. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant Carter Plaza of 24747 Loraiu Road the foilowing variances in relation to a new ground sign: 1. A variance for a second ground sign on a lot; code permits 1, applicant shows 2, conditioued upon tlie non-conforming pole sign being removed. 2. A 20 foot variance for ground signs to close to each othei•; code requires 200 ft, applicant shows 180 ft. 3. A 174 square foot variance for total signage on a lot; code permits 385 sq ft, applicant shows 559 sq ft., conditioned upon the prospective enforcement of the master sign plan. The motion was unanimously approved 4-0. COMIVIUNICA'I'IONS Mi•s. Diver aslced Mr. O'Malley on behalf of the Board to inquire with the Mayor's office on the status of a fifth Board member. Mr. O'Malley and the Board noted the detail contained in the Building Department's 2008 yearly report and commended the Commissioner for the warlc put into compiling such a report. ADJOiJRNMENT Mrs. Diver adjourned the mee?g at 9?20 pm. Maureen Approved: 6?/,/ -i,.. onna Rote, Cler c of Commissio 6