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the height of the bank signs is due to the name being stacked and the logo being located within the sign. The letters are only 1'4" high. There are three streets which have access to the site and there is banking services being conducted on the north side of the building. Due to the size and layout of the lot they do not believe their request to be substantial nor will it adversely impact their neighbors. In fact the proposed changes will improve the overall character of the neighborhood. Governmental services would not be affected and each sign was designed to fit the architectural detail of the building. Mr. Soclof said although they support their neighbors request for a special permit and area variances they do not support the proposed monument sign and would like the north street addressed. He discussed recommendations of the Planning & Design Commission pertaining to the monument sign and the commission being opposed to its size. Mr. Gareau said the monument sign was not before the board as it meets code therefore it is not up for review. He then advised that the board would only be addressing items related to the variances requested; if the neighbors had comments on development plans they would need to address those when the applicant goes before Council. Mr. Mitchell said the area variances are not substantial and the applicants have done their best to add landscaping and meet their parlcing setback requirements. The proposed directional signs are located at the northwest and southeast entrances and require a variance for distance between them which can not be met due to the size of the lot. He does not object to the height of the banlc sign as the logo is incorporated and letters are just over a foot tall. The additional signs are warranted as there drive-through is located on the baclcside of the building. Ms. Wenger said that the applicant has addressed the entire site and has done their best to add green space and the nonconformance is an existing condition. There are four ways to access the property which is very small. Directional signs are appropriate for traffic circulation and wall signs are needed for the multiple access points. She supports the applicant and appreciates all they have done to worlc with the city in making the recommended changes. A brief discussion ensued pertaining to Planning & Design Commission discussions and the neighbor's objection of the wall signs due to the size of the ground sign. Ms. Rudolph moved seconded by Ms. Diver, to grant CMS11-08: First Federal Savings & Loan of 26624 I,orain 12oad a special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02) which passed 4-0. Board members voiced that they did not object to the area variances requested due to the size and shape of the lot and the overall plan which enhances the area. M. Rudolph moved, seconded by Ms. Bellido, to grant ClYIS11-08: First Federal Savings & Loan of 26624 Lorain Road, the following area variances: 1. 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 parking at 5 feet froan right-of-way; 5ection 1139.08.