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2. A 42 inch variance for a fence in 50 foot front yard setback higher than code allowvs, (code permits 30", applicant shovvs 72"), section (1135.02 Fl). 3. A variance for a fence less than 50% open in a 50 foot front setback, (code requires 50% open, applicant shows solid), section (1135.02 Fl). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1135.02 (Fl) &(F2)). W. Krennzar seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 11. Famous Dave's, 26410 Great Northern Shopqing Center, WRI) 4 Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of a sign package. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance for 3 wall signs on a building, (code permits 1, applicant shows 3). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.27 D). Chairman Maloney called all interested parties.forward to be sworn in and review the request. Mr. Baum, with Dave's and Mr. Johnson, the contractor each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. Mr. Baum voiced that they have requested the number of signs to have proper recognition. The building is placed between two streets and the angle of the building does not allow visibility but from one direction. The applicants feel the placement of the building is a unique situation. The Building Department indicated that the Planning Cemmission recommended the variance be approved as the location is unique. W. Kremzar moved to grant Faanous Dave's of 86410 Great Northern Shopping Center their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a sign package and that the following variance is granted: A variance for 3 wall signs on a building, (code peranits 1, applicant shows 3). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.27 D). N. Sergi seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. 12. Republic Bank; 26777 Loraan Road: WRD Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of changing an existing pole sign. The following variances are requested: l. 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'/z'), section (1163.26 (b)), (see note 1). 3. A variance for 2 ground signs on a lot, (code permits l, applicant shows Z), 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. Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to be sworn in and review the request. Mr. Blevins, with the bank, and Mr. O'Reilly, with the sign company each came forward to be sworn in and address the request. NIr. O'Reilly indicated that they are trying to make an existing sign more appealing and smaller. They want to take the existing sign down and replace the sign with a new sign. The new sign will be back 4-feet from were it is now the message center will be removed. The feel they have to have a sign and if the board does not approve the new sign they will be back to reface the existing sign. The owner's will not let the bank place a monument sign. The existing pole will not be removed it will be cut down to accommodate the new face sign. The inside of the pole sign will be gutted and there will not be a door. Board asked why a conforming sign can not be placed on the lot. 7