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?. shows 2), section (1163). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the proposal. The oath was administered to Jonathan Bartlett, with LSI Adapt, who came forward to review the proposal. Mr. Bartlett indicated that the two issues they are looking for the board to address tonight is that the zoning code doesn't specifically address the canopy signs and then the other one was the shop has two decal signs existing on it that they are replacing one for one. Mr. Maloney questioned if this would be the new national logo. Mr. Bartlett suggested that they are basically trying to merge both the corporate identities B.P. and Amoco, which is why the white color is coming into this. J. Konold motioned to grant B.P. Oil and Gas Station of 25295 Lorain Rd. their request for variance (1123.12). Which consists of additional signage and that the following variances be granted: l. A variance to erect a second wall sign (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.27). 2. A variance to erect 2 signs (36" in diameter) on pump island canopy (code does not address, applicant shows 2), section (1163). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and unanimously approved. Variances Granted 5/3/01. 9. Tops Suuermarket; 26666 Brookqark Ext. Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of building a new supermarket for the sale of retail products. The following variances are requested: l. A 3' 10" variance for height of wall sign #1 (code permits 4'-0", applicant shows 7'-10"), section (1163 .27-C). 2. A 198 sq. ft. variance for excess square footage wall sign #1 "Tops" east elevation (code pennits 100 sq. ft., applicant shows 298 sq. ft.), section (1163.27-C). 3. A variance for a second wall sign #2 "Food/Market" east elevation (code permits 1, applicant shows 3), section (1163.27-A). 4. A variance for a third wall sign #3 "Tops" south elevation (code permits I, applicant shows 3), section (1163.27-A). 5. A 172 sq. ft. variance for excessive wall signage for the building (code permits 258 sq. ft., applicant shows 430 sq. ft.), section (1163.24-C). 6. A variance for 3 additional ground signs #2, #3, &#4 (code permits 2, applicant shows 5), section (1163.26-A). 7. A 176" variance for excessive height b ound sign 95 (code pennits 12 ft., applicant shows 29' 6"), section (1163.26-C). 8. A 232 sq. ft. variance for excessive sq. footage for ground sign #5 (code permits 50 sq. ft., applicant shows 282 sq. ft.), section (1163.26-C). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections, 1163.27-C, 1163.27-A, 1163.24-C, 1163.26-A and 1163.26-C. Chau-man Maloney ealled all interested parties forward to review the proposal. The oath was administered to Jeff Olson, with Tops, and John Crook, with ADA Architects, who came forward to review the proposal. Mr. Olson indicated that he would like to give a quick background as to why they are here and what they are trying to do. They have been operating since 1983 in tfie existing store across the street. They own that facility and they stepped up and looked at the opportunity to present the new proto-type store. They tried to look at what makes the best sense for the City and the consumers. They looked at reconfiguring the old Ames store or they could just tear it down and start fresh. They have had a number of ineetings with the residents that surround the Ames building and the plan they have here is a result of that. The Planning Commission wanted Tops to sit down with the residents and find out what their concerns are and address those concerns. What they are looking at tonight as it relates to the 6