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Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125, sections (1139.14), (1163.27 (a)), (1163.27 (c)), (1163.24 (b)), and (1161.12 (e)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review their request. Mr. Greenberger, the architect came forward to review the request. The applicant passed out color packets and reviewed each variance request and voiced why he thought each one was needed. They only want to irrigate the landscaped area being added. The building will have a four-face fagade although the entrance will face Brookpark Road. The second sign requested will cover the traffic within the mall. The new pole lights will be 30-feet high and will replace the existing 60-feet light poles. The Photometric plans show the light levels meet the current codes. The clerk questioned if the applicants used light plans # 2 as requested by the Planning Commission. The applicant indicated plan #2 was used. J. Maloney motioned to grant Jared the Galleria of Jewelry; PP# 235-28-003 Great Northern Mall their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a new retail store and that the following variances are granted: 1. A variance for total landscaped area in lease not to be irrigated (code requires all, applicant shows part), section (1139.14) 2. A variance for second wall sign (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.27 (a)). 3. A 9 inch height variance for signage (code permits 4 ft., applicant shows 4 ft. 9 inches), section (1163.27 (c)). 4. A 75.12 square foot variance for maximum sign face area for a building (code permits 103 sq. ft., applicant shows 178.12 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (b)). 5. A 175 foot variance for distance of pole to north property line (code requires 180 ft., applicant shows 5 ft.), section (1161.12 (e)). 6. A 165 foot variance for distance of pole to west property line (code requires 180 ft., applicant shows 15 ft.), section (1161.12 (e)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125, sections (1139.14), (1163.27 (a)), (1163.27 (c)), (1163.24 (b)), and (1161.12 (e)). W. Kremzar seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Variances Granted The clerk advised the applicant that he would go to Architectural Review Board on June 18, 2003 then return to Planning Commission on June 24, 2003. 13). Remington College, 26350 Great Northern Shopuin$ Center, WRD 4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of parking lot lighting. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance to leave existing parking lot lighting. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1161.12). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review their request. Mr. Strelau the architect came forward to be sworn in and address the request. The applicant reviewed that the building will house a 2-year technical school. The only work that will be done to the exterior of the building will be a new fagade for the entrance and landscaping area facing Brookpark Road. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the lighting and whether or not the city code could in fact be followed as well as whether the applicants should have been grandfathered. The applicant suggested he met with the Law Director to discuss his thoughts of the Cities zoning code and offered his office electrical engineer to assist the city in improving the way the code is written. The Law Department advised the board to table the issue so that the applicant could bring forth their expert and the Law Department and Building Department could review the issue. W. Kremzar motioned to table Remington College of 26350 Great Northern Shopping Center their request for variance (1123.12), until meeting next or a more appropriate date. N. Sergi 6