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COMMERCIAL APPEALS AND REQUESTS 23-25377; Horizon Education Center; 4001 David Drive Representative: Laura Higgins Woyma; from Brilliant Sign Mr. Upton's report outlines two variance requests: the first was a 78-sqare-foot sign variance for a bus shelter graphic. and the second was for a fence sign. which is not permitted by the code. Ms. Woyma explained the variance request involves two aspects: Firstly, seeking additional square footage for vinyl applied to the bus station service structure due to confusion regarding the school's location. particularly in relation to a neighboring daycare. Secondly. the request includes a fence sign. which was recently discovered to be prohibited by the city. but the applicant is willin- to comply with city regulations. The aim is to enhance the school's identification without impacting traffic and to mitigate confusion for parents dropping off children. Mr. Upton regarded the bus shelter signage. it was noted as unique. being the first signage application specifically for bus shelters. The Lorain Road Master Plan. aimed at enhancin'! transit waiting environments. was cited as supporting this variance request. Mr. Papotto inquired about the city's stance on the fence sign. to which Mr. Upton replied that the city was standinh! behind the code that did not permit that type of sign. Mr. Kovach moved to approve 2131-25377: Horizon Education Center: 4001 David Drive. the bus shelter sign. seconded by Ms. Patton. Motion Passed: 4-0 Mr. Kovach moved to approve 23-25377: Horizon Education Center: 4001 David Drive. the fence sign; seconded by Ms. Patton. Motion Denied: 4-0 23-255380; Halleen Kia; 27932 Lorain Road Representative: Joel Copley of Janotta and Herner, Eric Halleen of Halleen Kia. Catherine LaRosa on East Park, Jim Pacsuta on Dexvey Road. and Bill Jordan on Dewey Road Mr. Upton explained the variance request entailed a one -foot seven-inch deviation from the rear building setback requirement along the northeast side of the property. Mr. Halleen explained that the decision to build a new structure for the showroom and service department stemmed from Kia's rebranding effort and requirement for franchise upgrades. The aim is to modernize the facility, expand services. and better serve customers given the older building's limitations.