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and 22 feet deep. contrasting with the existing 22 feet width and 24 feet depth. A variance was sought for the revised garage in a slightly different location. Ms. Lavelle also mentioned complications related to the neighboring house n a corner property. with a driveway situated along the back property line. The house behind them was initially owned the Kess's mother. and the property had been divided at some point. The primary objective now was to rebuild the garage and driveway. Mr. Kess added that the first and third variance requests were where the\, planned to put the new garage which was the same line as the existing garage. Ms. Seeley expressed that due to the small size of the lot they would need to apply for variances to make improvements to garage; acknowledging that there was no way around it. Mr. Rahm moved to approve 26061; Robert Kess; 3397 Columbia Road. seconded b\, Mr. Kovach. Board members discussed and reached a consensus. concurring with Ms. Seeley's observation that variances would be required in any case. The unique nature of the lot was acknowledged. All members expressed support for their support of the homeowner seeking to enhance their property with this new structure. Motion Passed: 5-0 COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 26006-P070-2; Discount Fashion Warehouse; 4698 Great Northern Blvd. Representatives: Zachary Glazer property owner and Michael Holsman with Apex Pinnacle in Cleveland. Director Upton introduced this as a proposal of 157.44 square foot sign variance for primary facade: Code permits 93 square feet. applicant requests 250.44 square feet. (Section 1 163.12 table 1163.12-1) Mr. Holsman pointed out that the submitted drawing illustrated well-proportioned signage in the space. He compared it to the neighboring businesses. especially Value City Furniture and highlighted that is would be a more uniform appearance. Director Upton provided additional insights. noting that the Value City sign covered a significant area of 197.5 square feet. The department favored the applicant's request. emphasizing the substantial distance of about 220 feet between the sigh and the public right-of-way. Director Upton highlighted the extensive space, including 15 rows of parking. two lanes. and boulevard median. indicating that the building wasn't immediately adjacent to the street. mitigating potential negative visual impacts. Additionally. he considered the total lineal footage of the storefront. which. while 93 feet. was part of a massive plaza. Taking these factors into account. the department supported the request. Mr. Rahm moved to approve 26006-P070-2: Discount Fashion Warehouse: 4698 Great Northern Blvd. seconded by Mr. Kovach.