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11. A variance to install a three dimensional illuminated red band on gas island canopy (code does not permit, applicant shows one), section (1163.25). Note: 1. Existing road sign to be removed due to widening of Clague Rd. 2. Canopy and building signage pending minor change approval for building modification. Which :is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.26 (a)), (1163.26 (b)), (1163.26 (c)), (1163.24 (a)), (1163,27 (c)), (1163.27 (b)), (1163.28 (a)), (1163.25). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Don Reiman, attorney for Shell, and Tim Flury and Johif Dzwonczyk of JGD Associates, came forward to be sworn in and address the board. Mr. Reiman explained the widening of Clague Rd. will result in the removal of the existing Shell sign at the; intersection of Clague and Lorain. The road widening is the driving force behind their request £or varianc;es. He indicated Mr. Flury and Mr. Dzwonczyk have put together plans that will show where the sign variatices can be found. They are asking for a ground sign along Clague and a pole sign that has to be on the op;posite side of a bus shelter. The only way someone would be able to see it going east along Lorain would be if it were higher than code permits. Mr. Dzwonczyk asked if the board would prefer each item to be handled separately or handled as a group. Mr. Maloney suggested handling requests one through seven (#1-•7) first. Mr. Rymarczyk pointed out that one more variance was added. It is for a ground sign being in a 35' triangle. Mr. Dzwonczyk started with the first request (#1), for an additional ground sign. He said they are surrounded on both interior sides by CVS Pharmacy. He said CVS has two signs; there is one on C:lague and one on Lorain. He referred to the photographs and showed the board what their proposed signs would look like. Mr. Kremzar asked if the Shell sign would be closer to CVS property. Mr. Dzwonczyk said it will be and again referred to the plans. He said they are asking for something that is similar to what has 6een done with the two signs. With regard to the second request (#2), he said if they were to bel ZO' as required, the sign would be in the driving area of the entrance to the station. They are already losing area with the changes to the property. Mr. Kremzar asked if the height of the sign will block vision of people turning onto Lorain. Mr. Dzwonczyk said it will not. He said the third request (#3) is similar. H:e explained that with the driveway and the other work .they have to do to make it all fit with the road widemng, they feel it is an appropriate location. There was further discussion and review of the plans. Mr. Rymarczyk clarified some of the figures in the request. Mr. Dzwonczyk indicated they have existing parking arid a rubbish enclosure which would be impacted by moving the sign closer in to the building. They havf; to take their vent lines that would be in the proposed right of way and move them to an appropriate place. They would want to hide them more behind the sign so that is what they are proposing, as opposed to putting them on the street side of the sign. He referred to the original .photo and said even though thf;re is a slight variance being asked for, he believes it should not impact the view in any way. The fourth request (#4) deals with the proximity to the CVS property. Instead of being 20' (as in variance #2) they are asking for 3' and that is due to the driveway location. The fact that they cannot use the corner makes it necessary to identify them on both streets. He said a 9' variance for a ground sign pole higher than permitted on Lorain Rd. is needed due to the bus shelter that is on their property (request #5). Mr. Dzwonczyk said it is the least that they can do to ensure the sign is visible. He pointed out that what they are asking for is not much different than what BP has on its property. The sixth request (#6) is for a 30.5 square foot variance for a ground sign with larger square feet of sign than permitted. There was some discussion about what sign requests go with what variance requests. Mr. Rymarczyk reviewed the plans and indicated the sixth request is for the grounci sign only, on Lorain Rd. Mr. Dzwonczyk indicated they are asking for that in light of the need to compete with their neighbors at BP and 5unoco. The seventh request (#7) is for the entire signage on the lot facing Lorain Rd. He said they are asking for something that, again, is very similar to what BP has. Mr. Rymarczyk asked for clarification on the red color band. He asked :if it will be illuminated. Mr. Dzwonczyk said they intend to illuminate it. Mr. Rymarczyk said it will need t.o be approved through minor change format and they will need an answer in writing as to how it will be. Mr. Dzwonczyk said they had submitted a letter to Mr. Conway. Mr. Konold asked about the 7