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4. A 6 in. variance for wall sign height; code permits 4 ft., applicant shows 4 ft. 6 in., Section 1163.28(C). Mr. Aspery stated that the applicant is proposing a new sign package for Horizon Education Center. The proposal consists of one ground sign and two wall signs; no signage is currently on the building or site. The ground sign is proposed in a landscaped area along Lorain Road and is located within the required 35 foot sight triangle clear area to the west of the driveway, requiring a variance. Both wall signs are proposed on the south building elevation. Wall Sign #1 requires a variance for extension to the top of the building; code requires a minimum distance of 12 inches from the top of the building, whereas the applicant shows a separation of 5 inches. Wall Sign #2 requires a 6 inch variance to exceed the maximum allowable height of a wall sign; code allows a maximum height of 4 feet whereas 4 feet 6 inches is shown. A variance is also required for the combined total sign area on the building. Mr. Kunzen said there is limited landscape area to have the monument sign installed. The sign should not affect visibility of someone approaching Lorain Road since it will be clear looking east and there is a large area of visibility to the west. The sign band at the top of the building is 34 to 36 inches wide from the edge of the roof. The letters would be mounted on a raceway and mounted on the sign band. If the letters are installed within the code requirements, they would be 14 inches tall and would not be very visible since the building sits back on the property. The non -illuminated sign would have PVC letters flush -mounted to the building and Mr. Kunzen did not think it would be as aesthetically appealing if it was within code. Ms. Collins said a sign was previously in the proposed location and the footer is still there. Horizon is also willing to remove landscaping if needed. The sign along the top of the building is requested to draw attention to the building. Mr. Aspery said the Planning Department has no objections to the wall sign since it is proportionate to the building. Any landscaping changes would need separate approval from the Planning Department. He asked that the monument sign be located as far away from the right-of- way as possible. Mr. Papotto asked if the monument sign could be moved to the west to be outside the sight triangle, Mr. Kunzen said a gas meter is nearby. Mr. Aspery added that the side yard setback could be affected if the sign is moved west. Mr. Raig said the visibility for drivers needs to be carefully taken into account by drivers since a bush is in a similar location as the proposed sign. He would be more comfortable granting a side yard variance than the sight triangle variance. Mr. Mackey asked if other remedies would need to be installed to encourage safer driving. Mr. Papotto pointed out that drivers in the neighboring driveway may be an additional safety concern. Mr. Kunzen said they can move the monument sign as far back as possible without encroaching on the 20 feet. Mr. Papotto had no concerns with the building signage. Mr. Allain moved, seconded by Mr. Papotto, to approve the following variances for 19- 14584; Horizon Education Centers; 25300 Lorain Road: 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).