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Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to table the request for 19-14466; Mark Madden; 4530 Selhurst Road, motion passed 4-0. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 19-13751; Chick-fil-A; 4779 Great Northern Boulevard Representative: Allan Wiley, QBC Design, 565 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH Proposal consists of signage. Property is zoned B-3 General Business. The following variance is requested: 1. A variance for 1 ground sign; parcel is permitted 3 ground signs, applicant shows 4, Section 1163.27(a). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing to install a new sign package as part of the planned double drive through reconfiguration. The proposed ground signs include two new menu boards and a clearance bar, with the existing monument also being factored into the variance calculation, making a total of four ground signs on the property. The property was previously granted a variance for three ground signs in 2006, therefore requiring the single additional ground sign under the current request. It should also be noted that the applicant is removing the canopy lettering shown on Canopy Elevation Plan ELI from their proposal. Clearance language is counted as signage in order to remain content neutral, so the revision is being made to remove the need for a larger sign quantity variance. Mr. Wiley reviewed the proposal to install a double drive through to handle the large amount of traffic. Two order stations with two signs will be needed and a clearance bar to limit larger vehicles from going through the drive through in addition to the monument sign. Mr. Allain thought this request is similar to other sign variances that have been requested. Mr. Raig did not think the request is excessive. Mr. Mackey appreciated that Chick-fil-A is trying to alleviate the congestion. Mr. Gareau pointed out that a parking agreement is in effect with Great Northern Town Center to allow the Chick-fil-A employees to park on the neighboring property. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the following variance for 19- 13751; Chick-fil-A; 4779 Great Northern Boulevard: 1. A variance for 1 ground sign; parcel is permitted 3 ground signs, applicant shows 4, Section 1163.27(a). Motion passed 4-0. 19-14584; Horizon Education Center; 25300 Lorain Road Representatives: Bob Kunzen, Brilliant Electric Sign, 4811 Van Epps Rd, Brooklyn, OH; Jeanine Collins, Horizon Education Centers, 29510 Lorain Road Proposal consists of signage. Property is zoned B-3 General Business. The following variances are requested: 1. A variance permitting a ground sign in the required 35 ft. sight triangle area; code prohibits signs from being installed in the 35 ft. sight triangle area, Section 1163.17(A). 2. A 10.49 sq. ft. variance for total sign area on a building; code permits 110.20 sq. ft., applicant shows 120.69 sq. ft., Section 1163.25(B). 3. A 7 in. variance for a wall sign extending closer than 12 in. to the top edge of a wall; code requires 12 in., applicant shows 5 in. distance from top of wall, Section 1163.28(B).