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Note: Variance request is for an additional monument sign and one ATN1 directional sign which is considered a ground sign. One ground sign (face change only) and one new wall sign already permitted. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.26 (a)). The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Variance Granted. 14. Rainbow Car?et4636 Great Northern Blvd. (VVRD-4) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of re-facing existing sign. The following variances are requested: 1. A 30 square foot variance for exceeding permitted sq. ft. per unit (code permits 24 sq. ft., applicant shows 54 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (c)). 2. An 87 square foot variance for size of sign on building (code permits 471 sq. ft., applicant shows 558 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (b)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.24 (c)), and (1163.24 (b)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Dan Schramm, and George Scarvelli came forward to be sworn in. Mr. Schramm explained there is an existing sign at the site. Mr. Scarvelli has moved to that location and will be opening a carpet outlet. The sign can is in good working order and they would like to put a new face back in the sign. The sign would be quite a distance from Great Northern Blvd. and it were any smaller it would be difficult to read. - N. Sergi inade a motion to grant Rainbow Carpet of 4636 Great Northern Blvd. the request for variance (1123.12), which consists of re-facing existing sign and that the following variances be granted: 1. A 30 square foot variance for exceeding permitted sq. ft. per unit (code permits 24 sq. ft., applicant shows 54 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (c)). 2. An 87 square foot variance for size of sign on building (code permits 471 sq. ft., applicant shows 558 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (b)). ' Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.24 (c)), and (1163.24 (b)). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. 15. Sante Fe Tanning; 26834 Lorain Rd. (WRD-1) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of installing a sign. The following variances are requested: 1. A 33.9 square foot variance for wall sign larger than permitted on an individual unit (code permits 31.75 sq. ft., applicant shows 65.6 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (c)). 2. A 78 square foot variance for exceeding permitted sq. ft. for signs on lot (code permits 141.6 sq. ft., applicant shows 219.6 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (a)). 3. An 88.6 square foot variance for exceeding permitted sq. ft. of signs on building (code permits 83 sq. ft. applicant shows 171.6 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (b)). 4. A 4 inch variance for a wall sign projecting too far out from structure (code perinits 14 inches, applicant shows 18 inches), section (1136.27 (b)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.24 (c)), (1163.24 (a)), (1163.24 (b)), and (1136.27 (b)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Brad Petro came forward to be sworn in. He indicated he represents the sign company. He said Sante Fe Tanning would like to put up a brand new sign with individual channel letters and keep in conformity with a]ot of the new signage on the street. The channel letters are aesthetically easier on the eyes and easier to read. The only draw back is there is neon inside them and they cannot be too small. He said 12inches is about as small as they can go., They would like to have attention drawn to the "Tanning" in -the name. The building is set back about 90 ft. from the road and with the traffic flow on Lorain, they need 11