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Mr. Papotto moved, seconded by Ms. Patton, to approve the following variances for 20- 17329; Pro -Automotive; 23525 Lorain Road: 1. A use variance for vehicle storage accessory to a vehicle towing facility located on a separate parcel of land; code does not permit, Section 1139.03. 2. A 17.6% variance for excessive lot coverage; code permits up to 65% impervious surface, applicant shows 82.6%, Table 1139.04-2. 3. A variance to eliminate the required buffer zone between the proposed accessory vehicle storage area and adjacent property; code requires a 20 foot deep buffer with specified quantities of plantings adjacent to residential zoning district and 10 foot deep buffer adjacent to commercial zoning district, applicant shows no buffer, Tables 1139.06-2 and 1139.06-3. 4. A variance for off-street parking in a required setback; code does not permit, applicant shows five new spaces (labeled 4-8) in required setbacks, Section 1161.04(A). 5. A variance to allow asphalt grindings as a parking lot surface; code requires parking lots and vehicle storage areas to be asphalt or concrete; applicant shows asphalt grindings, Section 1161.04(B)(1). 6. A variance for a dumpster enclosure in a designated parking space; code does not permit, Section 1161.11(B). Motion denied 0-5. 20-17505; Vitalia Senior Living; 29801 Lorain Road Representatives: Gary Biales, VP of Development for Omni Senior Living, 32870 Wintergreen Drive, Solon, OH; Karen Averell, Development Manager for Omni Senior Living, 4788 Buckingham Drive, Broadview Heights, OH Proposal consists of signage. Property is zoned B-2 Office/Service. 1. A variance for 5 additional ground signs; code permits 1 ground sign per lot, applicant shows 6 ground signs, Section I I63.27(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. Mr. Papotto recused himself due to a conflict of interest. The proposal consists of a sign package. In addition to the main monument sign previously shown as part of the development plan approval, the applicant is proposing to install five interior directional signs. These directional signs count as ground signs. The property is permitted one ground sign and a total of six are shown. Ground signs must be set back 20 feet from side lot lines and 75 feet from any residential district. One directional sign is in violation of the side setback, adjacent to commercial property. One directional sign is in violation of the side setback, adjacent to residential property. Finally, the sign style is classified as a pole sign as the message area overhangs the sign base by more than 20%, which is not permitted. Ms. Averell said there are four types of uses on the site so they want to ensure residents and visitors can easily navigate