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Note: Applicant's total is inclusive of all existing signs already permitted on building. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1163.27 (a)), (1163.24 (c)), and (1163.24 (b)). The motion was seconded by W. Kremzar and unareimously approved. Variances Granted as Amended. Note: The following is the re-calculation by the Building Department for the second variance. 2. A 283.95 square foot variance for more signage on a building than code permits (code permits 353 sq. ft., applicant shows 632.95), section (116324 (b)) 3). The Vitamin Shoppe 26523 Lorain Road, WRD - 1 NOTE: THIS PI20POSAL WAS WITHDRAWN A'T THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. 4). The Daishin Restaurant, 26092 Great Northern Shopping Center. WRD - 4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of additional signage. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 1-each additional sign on building (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.27 (a)). 2. A 49.75 square foot variance for total square footage of signage on building (code permits 50 sq. ft., applicant shows 99.75 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (b)). See note. Note: Original sign placed at 49.875 sq. ft. New sign placed at 49.875 sq. ft. Total signs equa199.75 sq. ft. with 50 sq. ft. being allowable, leaving a total of 49.75 sq. ft. being requested. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.27 (a)), and (1163.24 (b)). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Rich Denman came forward on behalf of The Daishin Restaurant. He explained there is a sign up at the front of the store. He said the owner feels his business is adversely affected by lack of identification. The building faces Brookpark Road. He said that Panera Bread and Chuck E. Cheese both have signs back there and when looking at it, one would assume those are the only two tenants in there. Mrs. Sergi asked if the proposed sign would be the same size as the one on the front. Mr. Denman indicated it would be. J. Konold made a motion to grant The Daishin Restaurant, 26092 Great Northern Shopping Center, its request for variance which consists of additional signage, and that the following variances be granted: 1. A variance for 1-each additional sign on building (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.27 (a)). 2. A 49.75 square foot variance for total square footage of signage on building (code permits 50 sq. ft., applicant shows 99.75 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (b)). See note. Note: Original sign placed at 49.875 sq. ft. New sign placed at 49.875 sq. ft. Total signs equal 99.75 sq. ft. with 50 sq. ft. being allowable, leaving a total of 49.75 sq. ft. being requested. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.27 (a)), and (1163.24 (b)). The motion was seconded by N. Sergi and unanimously approved. Variances Granted. IV. COMMLJNICATIONS: Discuss memo from Councilman G. Nashar regarding the number of sign variance requests Chairman Maloney said Mr. Nashar has written a letter because of his concern over the amount of signage variances requested in the City of North Olmsted. He said back on April 23, 2001, Mayor Musial had a dinner meeting with the various Commission chairmen. Mr. Maloney said that at that time he submitted an idea for sign or property modifications. He then reviewed his note which read, "For any sign or property modifications the submittal of the Building Department should have a letter of authorization from the landlord. We have experienced requests for signage variances in the city from businesses and the landlord is not aware of the request. Before any consideration before Planning or other Commission, there should be an affidavit from the landlord." He said our Commissions 4