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instructed to relocate the sign, only to find out late that is was deemed too large and required a variance. Mr. Upton noted that the variance request pertains to reusing an existing sign, which the applicnt believes is not substantial. The applicant's firm is transitioning from a 4.000 square foot space to a 1.000 square foot space while maintaing a sign intended for the larger area. Althoughthe sign technically fits on the facade. it may not be proportionate to the smaller space. He suggested that the request does not fully satisfy the standards for telief untder the codes and may not constitute substantial relief. Mr. Rahm moved to approve 14-2024. AT&T: 26620 Lorain Road: seconded by Mr. Kovach Some board members expressed uncertainty regarding the presence of a hardship warranting a variance request for the sign code. However. they acknoMedged that the existing signage was not particularly offensive. There were concerns raised aouth the substantiality of the request. especially- considering the significant reduction in the applicant's space. While visibility from the road was noted. the magnitude of the variance request raised doubts for some members. Overall. opinions were divided on whether to grant the variance. Motion Denied: 5-0 25-2024; AP Family Dentistry; 4710 Great Northern Bled. Representative: Jack Maxwell with Brilliant Sign Mr. Upton introduced the proposal for a nexy sign for a property located in the B3 General Business zone. The variance request is for a secondary facade. with the code permitting 18.4 square feet while the applicant seeks 63.5 square feet. Mr. Maxwell proposed installing channel letter sets on each corner of the building to maintain the signage previously displayed by the former tenant. Dental Works. The new tenant. AP Family Dentistry. sought to retain a similar amount of signage to indicate their dentist's office. The variance request arose due to the larger elevation facing the store plaza, exceeding the permitted size for the storefront on that side. Mr. Upton highlighted the contrast between the current proposal and a previous case involving Discount Fashion Warehouse on the same property. He noted that a similar situation existed previously with the Dental Works sign in the proposed location. In this instance. the application was viewed favorably by the board. Mr. Rahm moved to approve 25-2024 AP Family Dentistry 4710 Great Northern Boulevard: seconded by Mr. Kovach. The board members discussed the significance for businesses in the shopping plaza. particularly those facing Brook Park Road. They noted the importance of signage for identifying businesses and attracting customer attention. Considering the location and visibility of the proposed sign. they expressed support for the variance. citing a perceived hardship and the need for adequate signage. Motion Passed: 5-0 COMMUNICATIONS