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directional sign inward some for safety was warranted. Mr. Mitchell said he could work with the applicant on safely placing the sign. Mrs. Diver said she believed the variances were warranted. Mr. Lopez moved, seconded by Mrs. Bellido, to grant CMS10-07 Caribou Coffee of 23420 Lorain Road the following variances: 1. A variance for a third ground sign (clirectional) 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 grouncl sign within the 35 foot sight triangle; code does not allow and applicant shows sign within the setback, section 1163.17(a). The applicant will work with the building department to move the sign inward. The motion was approved 5-0. Great Escape; 25450 Lorain Road: Request for variance (1123.12); proposal consists of a wall sign. The follow variance is requested: 1. A 40 square foot variance for a wall sign larger than code allows; code permits 100 sq ft, applicant shows 140 sq ft, section 1163.28(c). Mr. Moffitt, the General Manager, was sworn in and said he would lilce to be allowed to use a pre-existing sign at their new location which requires a 40 square foot variance. By reusing the sign it will save them money and provide the visibility needed to attract clients. Due to the proximity to Great Northein Blvd, vehicles turning onto Lorain don't have time to see the ground sign. Ms. Rudolph asked the size of the temporary sign and Mr. Moffitt said it was 3 feet high and the setbaclc is 82 feet from the street. Mrs. Sergi aslced if the white area was included in the size and Mr. Moffitt said that there would only be letters which are 3 feet 9 inches high and 37.4 feet wide. Mr. Lopez aslced if the sign was purchased for the site and Mr. Moffitt said the sign was made for a site in Chicago. Mr. Mitchell said building frontage is 129 feet; he has no objections to the request. Ms. Rudolph said 40 square feet was substantial for a site which has a minimal setbaclc. Mr. Lopez said taking into consideration that all but three letters are 3 feet tall he did not object to the request. Mrs. Bellido said the scale of the sign fits the building. Mrs. Sergi said the sign is smaller then the previous sign and only three of the letters are more than 3 feet tall so she does not object. Mrs. Sergi moved, seconded by Ms. Rudolph, to grant Great Escape of 25450 Lorain Road a 40 square foot variance for a wall sign larger than code allows; code permits 100 sq ft, applicant shows 140 sq ft, section 1163.28(c). Roll call: Sergi, Bellido, Lopez, Diver - yes; Rudolph - no. Motion approved 4-1. COlVI1VIUNICATIONS Rules of Procedures and the BZA Application were reviewed during caucus and again briefly during the meeting. Mr. Gareau will malce the requested changes and resubmit the documents once updated. 4