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Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Davison the Architect came forward to be sworn in and review the request. The owner would like to convert the building into offices and enhance the overall appearance of the site. Mr. Conway indicated that the applicant had been very cooperative in working with both the Architectural Review Board and the Planning Commission to incorporate all their recommendations. The Main entrance to the building will be under the canopy and will be ADA compliant. Chairman reviewed that Planning Commission recommended the variances be granted and that the Architectural Review Board recommendations be followed. W. Kremzar cnovecl to grant Laketec Communicataon of 27881 Lorain Road their request for variance (1123.12), which consists of a eanopy addition and that the follovving variances are granted: 1. A special permit to add to a non-conforming building (1165.02). 2. A 21 foot variance for front yard setback, (code requires 75', applicant shows 54'). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 section (1139.07). N. Sergi seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. 5). Nissan, 28500 Lorain Road, (VVRD 1) Request for variance (1123.12). The proposal consists of new signage. The following variances are requested: 1. A 247.25 square foot variance for maximum sign face area per building (code permits 130 sq. ft., applicant shows 154.725 sq. ft.), section (1163.24 (b)). 2. A variance for 5 additional wall signs (code permits 1, applicant shows 6), section (1163.27 (a)). 3. A 4 3/16 inch variance for wall sign height (code requires 4 ft., applicant shows 4 ft. 4 3/16 inches), section (1163.27 (c)). 4. A variance for 2 additional ground signs (code permits 1, applicant shows 3), section (1163.26 (a)). 5. A 160 foot variance for ground sign (spacing) from sign A to sign F(code requires 200 ft., applicant shows 40 ft.), section (1163.26 (a)). 6. An 88 foot variance for ground sign (spacing) from sign A to sign E(code requires 200 ft., applicant shows 112 ft.), section (1163.26 (a)). 7. An 8-foot variance for ground sign height (code permits 12 ft., applicant shows 20 ft.), section (1163.26 (c)). 8. A variance for 2 ground signs (traffic hazards) in 35 foot triangle (code requires sign outside 35 ft. triangle area, applicant shows signs E& F inside triangle area), section (1163.17 (c)). Which is in violation of Ord. 90-125 sections (1163.24 (b)), (1163.27 (a)), (1163.27 (c)), (1163.26 (a)), (1163.26 (c)), and (1163.17 (c)). NOTE: New drawings received 3/30/04 do not reflect any changes to the original submission. Variance requests remain the same as plans dated 12/4/03. Chairman Maloney called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Chuppa, the General Manager, and Mr. Gnat with Complete Sign Service each came forward to be sworn in and review the request. The applicant's whished to renegotiate each variance requested. A lengthy debate ensued which altered the variances being requested as well as the total number of variances required. The applicants were advised by the Law Department that they should address any alterations of what was submitted to the Building Commissioner for recalculation. After debating the possibility of multiple changes the board advised the applicant to work with the Building Department and submit plans for review. 3