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1. A 15 foot variance for front yard setback (Lorain Road); code requires 20 feet, applicant shows parking at 5 feet from ROW; Section 1139.07. 2. A 5 foot variance for side yard setback (East property line); code requires 10 feet, applicant shows parking at 5 feet from property line; Section 1139.07. 3. A 15 foot variance for yard setback on a corner lot (Sparky Lane); code requires 20 feet, applicant shows parlcing at 5 feet from right-of-way; Section 1139.08. Si riage Variances 4. A variance for 2 additional ground signs on a lot; code permits 1; applicant shows 3; Section 1163.27(a). 5. A variance for ground signs too close together; code permits 200 feet, applicant shows less; Section 1163.27(a). 6. A 5 foot variance for a ground sign too close to side property line (East directional); code requires 20 feet, applicant shows 15 feet; Section 1163.27(b). 7. A 1 foot, 4-3/4 inch variance for a wall sign (First Federal South elevation) too high; code permits 4 feet, applicant shows 5 feet, 4-3/4 inch, Section 1163.28(c). 8. A 28.3 square foot variance for a wall sign (First Federal South elevation) larger than allowed; code permits 30 square feet, applicant shows 58.3 square feet, Section 1163.25(c). 9. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit (AT&T); code permits 1, applicant shows 2; Section 1163.28(a). 10. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit (First Federal); code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a). 11. A 137.3 square foot variance for excessive signage on a building; code permits 191 square feet, applicant shows 328.3 square feet, Section 1163.25(b). 12. A 5.3 square foot variance for excessive signage for a lot frontage (South), code permits 266 square feet, applicant shows 271.3 square feet, Section 1163.25(a). Individuals sworn in to address the case: Jeffrey Grusenmeyer, Jason Galdun, Grusenmeyer & Associates; Joel Fretzel; Major Harrison, Brilliant Electric Signs; Aaron Krumhansl, First Federal; John Latlcowslci and Richard Soclof of Soclof Enterprises LLC. Mr. Grusenmeyer showed photos of the site as it currently appears as well as a rendering showing the completed project. He said the site will have four tenants all of which are being addressed under one sign package. The proj ect entails demolishing the existing First Federal Banlc and redeveloping the existing strip-center creating a complex which will include a new 2,500 sq foot addition. The goal is to enhance the corner of Lorain and Sparlcy Road by adding green space and giving the existing building a much needed facelift. It was noted that all Planning and Design Commission recommendations were incorporated into the current plans. The variance to add to a non-conforming building is an existing condition. Area variances include a 15 foot front yard setbaclc for parking, 5 foot side yard and a 15 foot setbaclc for a corner lot each of which are preexisting conditions. Green space along the perimeter of the lot will be added to soften the setback. The variance for two additional ground signs is for directional signs which are needed to control traffic entering and circulating the site. The variance for the distance between ground signs is due to the size of the lot. There will be a drive through on the north side of the building. The additional bank wall signs are required because they are visible to traffic on three sides of the building. The Malley signs are preexisting signs and the new signs include two AT&T signs and two First Federal wall signs. The variance for 4