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COMMERCIAL ItEQi.TESTS North Olmsted Town Center; 28400 Brookpark Road: Proposal consists of a sign package; the following variances are requested: Building Signage 1. A 40 sq. ft. variance for excessive signage on a building (signs B1-B4); code permits 265 sq. ft., applicant shows 305 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(b). Unit A: The Tile Shop 2. A 1 ft. 2 in. variance for a wall sign higher than code allows (sign B 1); code permits 4 ft., applicant shows 5 ft. 2 in., Section 1163.28(c). 3. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit (Unit A: signs B1, B2); code pertnits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a). 4. A 10 sq. ft. variance for total sq. ft. of wall signs on a unit (Unit A: signs B 1, B2); code permits 165 sq. ft., applicant shows 175 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(c). Unit B: Party CitX 5. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit (Unit B: signs B3, B4); code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a). 6. A 30 sq. ft. variance for total sq. ft. of signage on a unit (Unit B: signs B3, B4); code permits 100 sq. ft., applicant shows 130 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(c). Note: Any corporate logos or office tenant signage will be counted as additional signs. John Croolc of Carnegie Management and Harry Blangero of Party City were sworn in. Mrs. Sergi said the members would talce a moment to review excerpts of previous minutes. She asked if there was a sign paclcage for the entire site already in place. Ms. Wenger explained the wall and ground sign packages which are in place for buildings A, C and D and noted Building B is a new building and the request is wall signs only. Mr. Croolc said the new building would be a two-story building which will house two retail tenants on the first floor and accommodate office use on the second. However as the second floor is not leased they will address its signage needs at a later date. Ms. Sergi asked why all signage for the building was not being addressed as a sign package. Mr. Crook said the second floor needs were not yet realized therefore it was not part of the package. The building will front Brookpark Road and has visibility from all sides of the building. The only point of ingress/egress to the site means that patrons drive past the building and must gain access to the businesses approaching from the rear of the building. There will be tenant signs on the south elevation which faces Broolcpark Road and the back of the building facing north. The wall sign for the north elevation is vital to customers finding the tenant once within the center. The sign will not change the character of the neighborhood as the request is similar to what was previously approved for the other buildings. Exceeding total square footage for a building is due to the signage needs of the building. Tenant B 1 requires a height variance of 1 foot 2 inches due to the irregular shape of the sign which includes their logo. Ms. Sergi voiced her frustration that a complete sign package was not submitted and felt the board was being placed in an awkward position, any additional tenant would require variances and the board is being told the applicant will be baclc to address second floor tenants at a later date. Mr. Gareau advised members to refrain from addressing future needs or past experiences in addressing the complex. Mr. Blangero said both south and north wall signs are needed so customers know were they are in the complex. 2