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years and installed a deck a few years ago. They would like to install the fence in the corner to complete the project. Ms. Lieber was concerned about the visibility for drivers pulling in and out of the driveway next door since the driveway was only 12 feet away from the property line. Ms. Johnson said the fence would be about 13 feet from the sidewalk. Ms. Patton thought the deck looked very nice. Mr. Papotto agreed and thought it made sense to line the fence up with the deck railing. He also thought the distance from the driveway should give drivers enough visibility. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to grant the following variance for 20-16810; Rosanne Churby; 27997 Terrace Drive: 1. A 6 ft. 4 in. variance for setback of a privacy fence constructed on a corner lot in the side and rear yards abutting a side street; code requires 20 ft., applicant shows 13 ft. 8 in.; Section 1135.02(D)(3). Note: Applicant is proposing a 6 ft. high solid fence. Motion passed 5-0. COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 20-16787; Self Storage; 27048 Lorain Road Representatives: Jason Linscott, Principal, Stein Investment Group, 5607 Glenridge Drive, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA Proposal consists of new ground signs. Property is zoned B-4 Mixed Use Business. 1. A variance for 1 additional ground sign; code permits 1 ground sign per lot, applicant shows 2 ground signs, Section 1163.27.A. 2. A 9 foot variance for side setback of a ground sign; code requires ground signs to maintain a 20 foot setback to any side or rear lot line, applicant shows 11 feet, Section 1163.27.B. One ground sign is permitted per lot. The lot has frontage on two streets and the applicant is proposing two ground signs, one on Lorain Road and one on Dover Center Road. Ground signs must be set back 20 feet from any side lot line. The ground sign proposed on Dover Center is set back 11 feet. Mr. Linscott said the primary access to the property is off of Lorain Road. The Dover Center access is pretty far from the Lorain Road entrance so additional identification would help customers find the entrance. The applicants did not think the electric substation next door would be negatively impacted by the sign being constructed in the required side setback. Ms. Lieber said the project is on a unique lot with double frontage, but not a corner lot; a second sign is necessary for visibility. The lot width on Dover and required sight triangles would make meeting the required setback difficult to impossible, and would involve relocating the existing driveway. Mr. Allain asked if there is an existing ground sign at the Dover entrance. Ms. Lieber said this project is considered a complete site redevelopment therefore past variances or legal nonconformities do not apply. The old pole sign was removed when Toys R Us closed. Mr. Papotto thought the request was reasonable and there was a sign on the south side of the driveway in the past. Mr. Allain thought a sign is needed for the Dover Center Road entrance. Ms. Patton agreed and thought it would help traffic get in and out. Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variances for 20- 16787; Self Storage; 27048 Lorain Road: