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5). Chipotle's Mexican Grill; 26420 Great Northern Shopqin2 Center: WRD 4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new restaurant and sign package. The following variances are requested for the site: 1. An additional .03% variance for lot coverage (see note 1 below), (code permits 25%, applicant shows 27.23%), section (1139.05) (see note 1 below). 2. A 32 space variance for total parking, section (1161.05) (see note 2 below). Note: 1). A 2.2% variance was approved 10/4/01, an additional .03% variance is being asked for which would be a total of 2.23% over lot coverage (Based on total development). 2). Additiona132 space variance being sought, 60 space variance previously approved 10/4/01. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections, (1139.05) and (1161.05). The following variances are requested for the signage: 1. A variance for 3 wall signs on a building, (code permits l, applicant shows 3), section (1163.27). 2. A variance for 2 canopy signs on a building, (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1136.28 a). 3. A 3 foot variance for a canopy sign extending beyond entrance, (code permits 5', applicant shows 8'), section (1163.28 c). 4. A 10' variance for a canopy sign extending beyond entrance, (code permits 5', applicant shows 15'), section (1163.28 c). 5. A 41.95 square foot variance for more signage on a building than code permits, (code permits 75.5 sq. ft., applicant shows 118.45 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 b). 6. A variance for adding ground sign on a lot that already has multiple ground signs existing, (code permits 1 additional, applicant shows *many). 7. A variance for a ground sign located within 35' line of sight triangle, (code does not permit ground sign in 35' triangle), section (1163.17 A). Note: Many ground signs for plaza & directionals already exist. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections; (1163.27 A), (1163.28 A), (1163.28 C), (1163.24 B) and 1163.17 A). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Ms Obert and Mr. Wilson came forward on behalf of Chipotle's and were sworn in. Mr. Tim Todaro came forward on behalf of Developers Diversified. Ms. Obert reviewed the site plan and landscaping. She indicated they went before the Planning Commission twice and inet with the Architectural Review Board and met all of the requirements and revised their signage from 8 signs on the building and one ground sign to 3 signs on the building and they changed the circular pepper disk into a punched out pepper. Mr. Kremzar said if they met all the requirements, why would they be before the board now. Ms. Obert indicated they reduced the signage. Mr. Kremzar pointed out that not all the requirements were met then. Ms. Obert mentioned she worked with Mr. Rymarczyk and Mr. Peltz to reduce the signage. They reviewed each variance. There was a difference between the lot coverage numbers on the plan and what was submitted. Mr. Todaro indicated they can submit a site plan showing their calculations. Mr. Conway said there will be nothing submitted tonight that shows lesser numbers. The applicant had more than enough time to make a presentation to his office if they disagree with the numbers. He said his numbers were based on what Developers Diversified provided to them years ago. They came before the board when Panera Bread went in and were granted variances for parking and lot coverage at that time. This is the third time they are before the board since then. They are definitely over on lot coverage and they have reduced parking requirements beyond the generous variance that was granted the last time when it was reduced from 6 1/2 to 4 1/2 per thousand. If they want to dicker over numbers, he suggests tabling the proposal and having the applicant meet with him. Mrs. Sergi asked if the applicant made changes that then changed the numbers or if there is just a discrepancy in the figures. Mr. Todaro said it is a combination of both. Mr. Kremzar asked if there was a change in the parking spaces. Mr. Todaro said they meet the 4-5 ratio. Mr. Maloney said they need a variance for 5