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Mr. Latkowski, the neighboring plaza manager, said he was concerned with the signs that are shown. A 12 foot monument sign is very large and he would like to see it decreased in size. He said that the rear cross easement private drive and dumpster area were in disrepair and requested the drive be replaced. A brief discussion ensued regarding the cross easement area and whether or not the bank was responsible to repave the private drive from the Brookpark Road and Sparky intersection east to the new dumpster enclosure. Mr. O'Malley said the commission can have the building official look at the easement area for property maintenance issues but the commission could not force the bank to address something which may or may not be a shared responsibility. Mr. Grusenmeyer said to the best of their knowledge they are not responsible for the section of street mentioned however they will replace those sections they are responsible for. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Parry, to recommend the BZA grant CMS11-08: First Federal Savings & Loan of 26624 Lorain Road a special permit to add to a non- conforming building and area variances required as they are all pre-existing, which was approved 5-0. The commission's recommendation is liased upon the improvements taking place and the fact they are pre-existing and the appearance of the site will be vastly improved. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to recommend the BZA grant CMS11-08: First Federal Savings & Loan of 26624 Lorain Road the following variances: 3. A variance for 2 additional ground signs on a lot; code permits 1; applicant shows 3; Section 1163.27(a). 4. A variance for ground signs too close together; code permits 200 feet, applicant shows less; Section 1163.27(a). 5. 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). 6. A 1 foot variance for a ground sign with excessive under clearance; code permits 4 feet, applicant shows 5 feet, Section 1163.02(g)(1). The motion was approved 5-0. The recommendation was based on the fact that the lot is a difficult size and configuration and directional signs will improve internal traffic flow. A variance for a pole sign (0) is eliminated as the applicant has agreed to redesign the monument sign. Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Rerko, to recommend the Bza grant CMS11-08: First Federal Savings & Loan of 26624 Lorain Road the following variances: 8. A 1 foot, 4-3/4 inch variance for a wall sign higher than code permits (First Federal, south elevation); code permits 4 feet, applicant shows 5 feet, 4-3/4 inch, Section 1163.28(c). 9. A 28.3 square foot variance for a wall sign larger than code permits (First Federal, south elevation); code permits 30 square feet, applicant shows 58.3 square feet, Section 163.25(c). 10. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit (AT&T); code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a). 11. A variance for 1 additional wall sign on a unit (First Federal); code permits 1, applicant shows 2, Section 1163.28(a). 3