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granted variances and the proposed location is the best placement for the sign. Ms. Sergi was not comfortable with the sign being only 6 inches away from the sidewallc. Mr. Sekaniclc said the sign will be 2%z feet from the sidewalk. Mr. Lopez said his concerns were addressed and felt comfortable lcnowing the two wall signs would eliminate any future wall signs on the building. Consideration should be given for the owner's efforts to enhance the site which enhances the city. Ms. Rudolph said she had no objections to the wall signs but the ground sign will be 9 feet tall and the existing sign is only 5 feet tall. Ms. Bellido said the design of the sign is such it can't be placed anywhere else and the size meets code. Mrs. Sergi felt a larger sign may still get hit by vehicles. Mrs. Diver said she does not object to the wall signs and since the ground sign is moved inward and meets code the size is not an issue. Mr. Lopez said that the size of the sign meets code and if moved inward would be an acceptable compromise. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Mrs. Sergi, to grant CMS10-05 I)unkin Donuts of 26963 Lorain Road a variance as amended for a ground sign located within the right of way setback; code requires 51, applicant shows a minimum of 6 inches, section 1163.27(b). Roll call: Lopez, Diver, Bellido - yes; Rudolph, Sergi - no. Motion approved 3-2. Ms. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant CMS10-05 I)unkin Donuts of 26963 Lorain Road a 1 foot 4 inch variance for a wall sign too close to another; code requires 2 feet; applicant shows 8 inches; section 1163.28(d), conditioned upon no further wall signs being requested which was approved 5-0. CMS10-07 Caribou Coffee; 23420 Lorain Road: Request for variance (1123.12); proposal consists of a directional sign. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for a third ground sign (directional) on a lot; code permits 1 and applicant shows 3, section 1163.27(a). BZA granted a variance for 2 ground signs on 7/7/05. 2. A variance for a directional ground sign within the 35 foot line of site triangle; code does not allow and applicant shows sign within the setback, section 1163.17(a). Mr. Frezel with Ace Lighting was sworn in and said they would lilce to have a double face non- illuminated directional sign at the Clague Road entrance. It is needed due to the drive through located on the west side of the building. There are two points of egress neither of which identifies there is a drive-tlu-u or how to get to the drive-thru. Mr. Frezel subinitted a letter stating the owner could not be present but supported the request. Mr. Gareau encouraged the board to consider whether or not the request for a single directional sign warranted the owner's presence. Mr. Frezel said the directional sign will include a logo and arrow directing vehicles to the west side of the building and is within the 35 foot triangle. If the sign was placed outside the 35 foot triangle the parked cars would bloclc it; however it could be moved some if needed. Mr. Mitchell said the double face directional sign will be non-illuminated and would be hard to move the sign outside the triangle and be visible, therefore he does not object to the request. Mrs. Bellido said entering the site you camiot tell there is a drive-thru or where it is located so a directional sign is warranted. Mrs. Sergi said the sign might help the traffic congestion which occurs from vehicles trying to find and access the drive-thru. Ms. Rudolph said she did not object and for safety concerns the variances were warranted. Mr. Lopez said moving the