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4. A variance for 5 ground signs; code permits 1 ground sign per lot; applicant shows 1 existing sign and 5 new ground signs (monument sign, 2 directional signs, menu board and height limitation bar); Section I I63.27.A. 5. A 5.68 sq. ft. variance for ground sign area; code permits 65 sq. ft. of sign area for ground signs; applicant shows 70.68 sq. ft. of sign area on monument sign; Section 1163.27.C.2. Ms. Lieber stated that the applicant proposes to build a drive-through restaurant on the lot north of the Rite-Aid building. The drive-through lane encroaches 13.83 ft. into the required 30 ft. buffer zone along the north property line, therefore a buffer zone depth variance is required. The applicant proposes to build 42 parking spaces dedicated to the building which is 7 spaces short of the code required minimum of 49 parking spaces. Three variances are required for the proposed signage. Five new ground signs (a monument sign, 2 directional signs, a menu board and a height limitation bar) are proposed in addition to the existing ground sign on the lot. The proposed monument sign shows digital sign face which meets the definition of a flashing sign, which our current code does not permit. The proposed monument sign is also 5.68 square feet over the permitted 65 square feet sign area for ground signs. The applicant submitted a revised monument sign plan that would be compliant, eliminating the need for the fifth variance. Mr. Fabo said the new building needs to be positioned in a way on the property to provide more visibility, which encroaches on the buffer setback. The parking should be adequate since the drive through reduces the need for customer parking. If more parking was added, there could be conflicts between the customers backing out of spaces and those in the drive through lane. The directional signs would be installed at the new curb cut and at the eastern entrance. The proposed sign package has been designed to be close to the sign code updates that are under consideration. Ms. DeCrane thought that the proximity of the drive through to the school may be an issue. She rents space at the office building next door because she appreciates the woods. Her business requires a peaceful, undisturbed environment. She asked if a fence or barrier would be installed between the drive through and the office building. Ms. Lieber pointed out that the proposed use is permitted in the zoning district. There is significant natural buffer between the proposed building and the school. The drive through lane encroaches into the buffer zone, not the building. A high percentage of patrons will be using the drive through making the amount of provided parking sufficient for in-store customers, plus the time on site is relatively small compared to sit down restaurants. There is a drive through function which requires signage and wayfinding for patrons. In the sign code update, changes will be made to create categories for drive through signs and driveway signs and a small amount of digital sign face will be allowed. Ms. Lieber requested that the flashing sign variance be conditioned upon it being one color on a dark background and that the message not change more than once per day to conform to the new sign code. Mr. Gareau thought conditions were appropriate in this case so the applicant would not be at a disadvantage when code updates go into effect. Mr. Blum said the digital sign would be used for promotions and job openings and agreed that the wording will be one color on a dark background and would not be changed more than once per day. Mr. Fabo said the "Right Turn Only" sign noted on the site plan on Stearns Road will