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but the client basically only wants me to fix the existing signage. Basically we would just be changing the face on the existulg signage. Mr. Gomersall questioned if the #1 sign that is on the wall, is just putting a new face on the existing box. Mr. Sawitke uidicated Mr. Gomersall was correct. Mr. Gomersall reviewed that signs # 2#3 and #4 located at the ATM machine would also just be refaced, as well as the existing pole sign. Mr. Sawitke suggesteci the small sign right above the ATM is a plaque. Mr. Maloney suggested request number 4), indicates the number #3 sign is an additional canopy sign. Mr. Gomersall asked if the #2, #3, and #4 sign would just be refaced. Mr. Sawitke suggested # 2, #3, and #4 are existing signs. Mr. Conway indicated there are 2 canopy signs presently in place, they are oitly allowed 1 therefore they need a variance for the second sign. Mr. Gomersall asked about the existing canopy signs. Mr. Sawitke reviewed that they are at 2' feet, and the code states 1'foot 6"inches, so a variance is needed to reface the 2'foot signs that exist. Mr. Sawitke suggested he reviewed with the bank that if he changed the signage in any way that it would require that the signage would have to conform to today's codes. Mr. Gomersall reviewed (request number 5) a 82.5' square foot variance for sign face area of a busuiess building, which is for the overall square footage of all the signs. Mr. Sawitke indicated Mr. Gomersall was correct. Mr. Maloney indicated since the applicant is only asking to reface the existing signage and it would be a financial hardship to replace all the boxes at this time he understood the request. No further questions were asked. J. Maloney motioned to approve Republic Bank, of 26777 Lorain Rd. their request for variance (1123.12), and that the following variances be allowed: 1) A variance to reface the following non-conforming sings #2, #3, and #4. (code states that the entire sign shall be brought into compliance with all other provisions of tlie zoning code) (1163.19 (a)). 2) A variaiice to reface ail existing prohibited pole sign #4 which projects 2'-3' feet into the public right of way (1163.22 (a) °). 3) A 2' foot height variance for each canopy sign #2 and #3 ( code permits 1'foot, 6"inch, applicant requests 2'feet, 6"inch (1163.12 (d)). 4) A variance to have an additional canopy sign #3. (code permits only 1 applicant requests 2(1163.12, d. 5) An 82.5' square foot variance for sign face area of a business (code permits 85'sq. ft., applicants requests 167.5'sq. ft. (1163.11 °). 6) A 19.5' square foot variance for sign face area of free standing signage. (code permits 30' sq. ft., applicants requests 49.5' sq. ft.( 1163.11 (a)). 7) A 102 square foot variance for sign face area for total business use. (code permits 115' sq. ft., applicants requests 217' sq. ft. (1163.11 (a)). NOTE: Since pole signs are iiot covered in the code, other than to say they are prohibited, had pole sign #4 been a pylon it would have needed variances for the followuig: #1 setback, #2 Height, #3 encroaching on the public right of way, #4 square footage, and #5 Changeable copy. Which is a Violation of Ord. 90-125, Sections 1163.19(a), 1163.22(a)(c), 1163.12(d), 1163.12(d), and 1163.11(c). The motion was seconded by, W. Kremzar and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. This variance is granted only as to the specific relief requested. Tlie City is currently involved in a federal lawsuit and has agreed not to enforce its prohibition against pole signs until the lawsuit is resolved. Should the lawsuit resolve in favor of the City, your pole sign will be unlawfully non-conforming under City law and will have to be removed unless you obtain another variance at that time. 12. Holcombs Knowplace, 25913 Great Northern Shopping Center; Request for variance (1123.12). Proposal consist of a sign package. The following variance is requested: 1)A 27.5' square foot variance for maxunum sign face area of a business unit. (code permits only 37.5' square feet, applicant requests 64.5' square feet. Violation of Ord. 90-125, Section 1163.1(a). Chairman Gomersall called all interested parties forward and reviewed the variances being requested. Mr. Sawitke suggested Holcombs Knowplace will be added to all of Holcombs establishments. He made 14