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the property. The signs will be located on the right hand side of the side since the buildings are on the left hand side as you navigate around the site. The main monument sign is proposed in that location to help direct traffic to that entrance since it is the most efficient way to get to the back of site where the assistant living and memory care facilities are. The monument sign would not impede visibility of drivers trying to leave the property. Ms. Lieber supported the variance requests. This is a large campus with multiple buildings, which will benefit from wayfinding signage. The directional signs will not be illuminated. The style of the base makes them less obtrusive than if the base were the same width of the sign area. Given the nature of the signage, she did not believe the proximity to the side lot lines will negatively impact adjacent properties. Mr. Allain was not concerned about the pole signs as proposed. Ms. Patton thought the signs made sense based on the size of the lot and the different facilities on the lot. Ms. Patton moved, seconded by Mr. Allain, to approve the following variances for 20- 17505; Vitalia Senior Living; 29801 Lorain Road: 1. A variance for 5 additional ground signs; code permits 1 ground sign per lot, applicant shows 6 ground signs, Section 1163.27(A). Note: Applicant proposes 1 main monument sign and 5 interior directional signs. 2. A 4 ft. 4 in. variance for side setback of a ground sign (Site 1, Sign B); code requires 20 feet, applicant shows 15 ft. 8 in., Section 1163.27(B). 3. A 59 ft. 5 in. variance for side setback of a ground sign (Site 4, Sign E); code requires 75 feet, applicant shows 15 ft. 7 in., Section 1163.27(B). 4. A variance for 5 pole signs; code does not permit, applicant shows 5 signs (interior directional signs) meeting the definition of pole sign, Section 1163.31. Motion passed 4-0, Mr. Papotto abstained. 20-17503, Jamestown Apartments; 4809 Columbia Road Representatives: Matthew Orehek, LDA Architects, 5000 Euclid Avenue, Suite 104, Cleveland, OH; Ed Zirzow, Jamestown Village Apartments; Cathy Laforet, 24255 Elm Road, North Olmsted, OH Proposal consists of dumpster enclosures. Property is zoned Multiple Residence (Apartment). 1. A variance for screening that is not enclosed on all sides; code requires enclosure on all sides without openings other than a gate, applicant shows enclosure on three sides, Section 1139.07(B)(2). 2. A variance for dumpster receptacles in the front yard; code only permits receptacles in the side or rear yard, applicant shows two dumpster receptacles in the front yard (Columbia Road), Section 1161.11(A). 3. A 6 ft. 1 in. variance for a dumpster receptacle in a required buffer area; code requires a rear yard setback of 20 feet, applicant shows receptacle 13 ft. 11 in. from the rear lot line, Section 1161.11(A). The applicant proposes an overall improvement plan involving installation of six dumpster enclosures on the property. Three are in zoning compliant locations. The two pad locations along Columbia Road are not permitted, as they are located in the front yard. According to Chapter 1137, the front yard is the area within 100 feet of the dedicated street ROW. Additionally, one