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variance being granted for building setback, this addition results in a variance request of 20.92 feet. Mr. Sampat said the practice has grown since the building was built and they would like to stay in this location. There are front yard setbacks to the north and the parking lot is to the west making expansion options limited. They would like to maintain a similar design style to the original building with materials, size and colors. Ms. Lieber said the access to the property is provided from the O'Neill facility driveway to the south. The applicant has an access easement in place with the owner. While the building addition will come very close to the property line, it is a unique situation in that it is abutting a driveway and not another structure. The setbacks in the Multiple Residence District are larger than in commercial districts, as the code contemplates spacing that is comfortable for residential use. Mr. Papotto did not think the variance request was as big as it looks because of the proximity to the O'Neill driveway. Mr. Mackey thought it would be a great asset for the business to expand and remain in the city, Mr. Rahm and Mr. Papotto agreed. Mr. Mackey moved, seconded by Mr. Rahm, to approve the following variance for 21- 19662; Advanced Dental; 4780 Clague Road: 1. A 20.92 ft. variance for side building setback; code requires 26.79 ft., applicant shows 3.08 ft., Section 1137.07(G). Motion passed 3-0. 21-19673; KFC; 27901 Lorain Road Representative: Major Harrison, Major Source, PO Box 18869, Cleveland, OH Proposal consists of signage. Property is zoned B-3 General Business. 1. A 28 sq. ft. variance for excessive sign area per building; code permits 92 sq. ft. based upon primary fagade width, applicant shows 120 sq. ft. (84 sq. ft. approved + 36 sq. ft. proposed), Table 1163.12-1. 2. A variance for a sign painted directly on a building; code does not allow, Section 1163.12(A)(6)(c). The applicant is requesting approval to retain a building sign that has been painted on the wall of the structure. The zoning code does not permit signage painted directly on a building. The area of the sign also causes the total amount of signage on the building to exceed what code permits. Mr. Harrison apologized for the confusion with this project. A separate contractor was hired to do the building work and installed the sign before the sign package was approved. The words "World Famous Chicken" have been stenciled over the main entrance to the building. He liked the visibility of the signage and did not think it was obtrusive. He thought this sign gives customers a point of ingress in addition the ground sign so they do not miss the driveway. The sign would not interrupt government services. Ms. Lieber said the sign was specifically not approved as part of the applicant's sign package that was approved by the city in early June. However, it was installed by the general contractor as part of the proposed building changes. The code update in December 2020 specifically