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1. A variance for changing a non conformation pole sign, (code does not permit, applicant shows one), section ( 1163. 10 (c)). 2. A 1 1/2 foot variance for a sign too close to right of way, (code requires 5 ft, applicant shows 3 '/2'), section (1163.26 (b)), (see note 1). 3. A variance for 2 ground signs on a lot, (code permits 1, applicant shows 2), section (1163.26 (A)), (see note 2). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.10 (C)), (1163.26 (A) &(b)). Note: 1. Existing pole sign is 1 foot into right-of-way. Proposed change will bring it 3'/z feet away from right-of-way. 2. Applicant is not requesting to add another ground sign, only change & improve existing sign. 3. Overall height of sign 22 feet. At the re4uest of the applicant this proposal was tabled until the October 2004 Board of Zoning Appeals nieeting. 11. Westfield Shopping Center; 4954 Great Northern Blvd: W12D 4 Request for variaiice (1123.12). The proposal consists of an extension of time for previously approved variance. The following variance is requested: A 14 month ea-tension for variance previously granted July 9, 2003. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1123.15). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties fonvard to review the request. Mr. Pildes, Vice Present of development for Westfield shopping center, and Mr. McIntosh, General Manger of Westfield center each came forward to be sworn in and review the request. The applicants would like to get an eatension of time on the variances that they were granted last year. They had anticipated having leases for the sites within a year but they have not quite finalized them yet. They believe that it will take a few more months and then the proposals will have to go through the approval process. Mr. Rymarczyk stated that the applicant's have kept the building department well informed as to whst is going on and has been providing docurnentation prior to the expiration time. The building depai-tment would have no objections if the board granted the applicants the additional time. M. Sergi moved to grant Westfield Shopping Center of 4954 Great Northern Blvd their request for variaiice (1123.12), which consists of an extension of time for previously approved variance and the following extension is granted: A 14 month (August 2005) extension for variance previously granted July 9, 2003. Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1123.15).1VI. Diver seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 12. Dicks Sqorting Goods; 200 Great Northern Mall: WRD 4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new signage for Dick's Sporting Goods (fonnerly Galyan's). The following variances are requested: 1. A 6 foot 4 incli variance for a wall sign higher than code permits (north), (code pernuts 4 ft. and applicant shows 10 ft. 4 inch). 2. An 8 foot variance for a wall sing higher than code permits (west), (code permits 4 ft., applicant shows 12 ft.). 3. An $ foot variance for a wall sign higher than code permits (east), (code permits 4 ft., and applicant shows 12 ft.). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.27 (C)). Note: 1. Variances previously approved July 7, 2004 for total sq. ft. number of wall signs, sq. ft. of individual signs & height variances. 2. height variances were granted for 2 ft., however, with the revised signage the above height variances are requested. Chairman Malonev called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Mikula, with Dick's Sporting Goods, Mr. Belknap with Mc Signs each came forward to be sworn in and review the request. Applicants reviewed that the area belund the lettering will not be illuminated only the letters. The board questioned why each signs was a different size. The applicants voiced that they 7