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COMMERCIAL APPEALS AlVI21zEQUESTS Welcome House; 27200 Lorain Road Proposal consists of signage. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a building; code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a), (existing wall sign west elevation). 2. A 34 sq. ft. variance for total signage on a building; code permits 80 sq. ft., applicant shows (existing 40 sq ft+ 74 sq ft new) 114 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(b). Tony Thomas, Executive Director of Welcome House; John Crook, Carnegie Management; and Paul Lang, Sign-A-Rama, were sworn in. Mr. Thomas said although the building fronts Dover Center Road it has a Lorain Road address. The current sign is on the west elevation which is not visible from Dover Center or Lorain Road. The proposed sign is for the east elevation to provide visibility from Dover Center Road. There are numerous transportation companies which drop off their disabled clients all of which have had difficulty in locating the site. Their business operates during the day and evening hours, an illuminated sign on the east elevation would assist drivers' scheduled drop-offs. Mr. Lang said the sign was designed to architecturally fit the building design. The height of the sign is 4 foot however the logo is 32" and the letters are only 16" tall. Mr. Mitchell said the sign was warranted due to the positioning of the building along Dover Center and having a Lorain Road address. The size of the sign is not excessive and strictly identifies the businesses location. Ms. Rudolph inquired why they would not be allowed two wall signs being they have a Lorain Road address and front Dover Center and Mr. Mitchell said the location was not a corner lot hence not entitled to two wall signs. Board rnembers believed the sign was warranted as locating the site was difficult with a Lorain Road address and facing Dover Center Road. The sign will enhance the neighborhood. Ms. Rudolph moved seconded by Ms. Bellido, to grant Welcome House of 27200 Lorain Road the following variances: 1. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a build'ang; code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a), (existing wall sign west elevation). 2. A 34 sq. ft. variance for total signage on a building; code peranits 80 sq. ft., applicant shows (existing 40 sq ft + 74 sq ft new) 114 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(b). Motion passed 4-0. CMS11-18: GetGo Convenience Store; 27208 Lorain Road Proposal consists of new construction. The following variance is requested: 1. A 37.2 foot variance for the front building setback (Lorain Road); code requires 75.0 ft., applicant shows 37.8 ft., Section 1139.07. Todd Waldo with Giant Eagle was sworn in. Mr. Waldo said the new GetGo store is seeking"a variance for front yard setback due to the physical requirement of placing the building to meet regulations for the line of site to the pumps and emergency cutoff switch. Granting the variance would not adversely impact governmental services or neighboring sites, in fact the overall redevelopment of the site will enhance the neighborhood. Mr. Mitchell said the configuration of the lot lends itself difficult to be developed meeting zoning code requirements. Although the building entrance is located on the west elevation its front setback is Lorain Road. The 2