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which was an additional variance. The stripe wrapped around the side of the building, which was the second variance. They reduced their request by two variances. Mr. Kremzar asked if there are two separate properties on the site. Mr. Gallagher explained there is a space between the two buildings on the site. He owns the old House of Lamps building. He referred to the drawings to clarify the property in question. He indicated there was a large sigu taken down by the previous owner. The sign was in violation. He is proposing to re-landscape in the front. They will match the brick to what is next door at Ruby Tuesday. He referred to the rendering of the proposed store. Mr. Kremzar asked how they would protect the sigu from damage. Mr. Gallagher explained the Planning Commission recommended that they change the finish of the sign to match the front of the building. He indicated the sign will be single frame with laser cut lettering. If it is damaged in any way it will be inexpensive to fix and maintain. It is aluminum and very sturdy. It has a clean looking satin finish that will not be high maintenance. Mr. Maloney asked about the parking in comiection with the sign. He has seen a lot of similar situations with parking and there has been damage to signs by the bumpers and front ends of cars pulling in. He asked if there is any way they could narrow it so the sign could be protected. Mr. Gallagher said he would have no objection to making that area a"dead spot." He said there was an issue with the parking originally and they reviewed it with the Plamiing Commission. He pointed out that they are similar to a furniture store in that they will only have two or three employees there at one time. They are not concerned about parking spaces. He said they can shrink the parking space if the board would like that. Mr. Rymarczyk said he would recommend that the variance for the ground sign not be allowed. The parking lot should be revamped to incorporate the sign back into the lot. They have approximately a 32 foot cross isle in there for a drive and 22 feet is required by code. They can move the sign back 12 feet and not need the variance. He indicated they could enlarge the grass area to 12 feet with a 7 foot sign and move all the parking back toward the building. Mr. Gallagher confirmed that they could keep the sign and just move it back. He indicated it would probably look nicer. Mr. O'Malley complimented the applicant because he has been extremely professional with both this board and the Planning Commission with his presentation. He added that Mr. Gallagher immediately responded positively to the recommendations of the building department. Mr. Gallagher asked for conf'irmation that they would need to move the sign back 5 feet. Mr. Rymarczyk said they need to be 5 feet back from the right of way line, basically 6 feet off the sidewalk. He said by doing that and creating a green area in there, it would really dress up the site. He mentioned it would be beneficial to come in with a landscape plan to present to the Architectural Review Board. Mr. Crallagher indicated they now show 8 feet from the sidewalk to the curb. Mr. Ryinarczyk said they would need to move it back at least another 5 feet. Mr. Gallagher said he has no problem with that. J. Maloney made a motion to grant Great Lakes Piano, 26800-26804 Lorain Rd., the request for variance (1123.12), which consists of new signs and that the following variance be granted as amended: 1. A 20 square foot variance for exceeding total square footage of signage allowed on a lot, (code permits 112.1 sq. ft., applicant shows 132.1 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (a)). The second variance request has been eliminated, as the applicant will re-design the sign to be moved back 13 feet from the sidewalk. Note: Total square footage includes 13-sq. ft. of 3-inch red neon stripe on building. Stripe is 52 ft. long. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.24 (a)). The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Variance granted as amended. 8). K&G Menswear: 26315 Great Northern Shopping Center: V`'RD-4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a new sign. The following variances are requested: l. A 273.55 square foot variance for a wall sign too large for unit frontage, (code permits 39.25 sq. ft., applicant shows 312.8 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (c)). 2. A 4 foot 5 inch variance for a wall sign exceeding allowable height, (code permits 4 ft, applicant shows 8 ft. 5 inches), section (1163.27 (c)). 3. A 212.8 square foot variance for a wall sign larger than code permits, (code permits 100 sq. ft, applicant shows 312.8 sq. ft), section (1163.27 (c)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.27 (c)) and (1163.24 (c)). Vice Chairman Kremzar called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Bill Erickson, the vice president of Store Planning & Design, Mr. Jim Malin of Alto Sign Co., and Mr. Dan Sidlo of Boyer Signs, came forward to be sworn in. Mr. Sidlo indicated they are proposing to change the storefront for his client. He referred to the drawings. He pointed out there is a split between the bottom row which reads, "For Men, For Women, For Less", and "K&G." This is not representative of the amount of distance that will be between those two elements of the sign. He wanted to point that out at the beginning so there was no confusion. The practical difficulties in the