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V demolished and used as an access road to a larger property. The current request included a 1 - foot, 3 -inch variance for a sign's placement near the Grace Road right-of-way, with the applicant showing 3.7 feet instead of the required 5 feet. Additionally, a 12.2 -foot variance was requested from the north lot line, and a 72 -foot variance from the south lot line, where the code requires 75 feet. The applicant explained that the hardship stemmed from the narrow width of the entryway, which limited where the sign could be placed for visibility. The requested location was the closest point to the entryway, resulting in the 3 -foot setback. Staff had no additional comments, and the project was acknowledged as unique due to the underlying zoning of the parcel. The sign was not planned to be lit, and the applicant confirmed that they could likely move the sign back slightly to conform. The sign was expected to be no taller than six feet. Mr. Kovachmotioned to approve 170-2024; Bryan Peterson; 4912 Grace Rd.; seconded by Ms. Patton. During the discussion, it was noted that the requested sign placement made sense given the constraints of the lot, including a 72 -foot gap between two sides and a water vault on the other side. While there were concerns about the front setback, it was acknowledged that the only way to avoid the variance would be to forgo the sign entirely, which was not a viable option. The lack of lighting for the sign was seen as reducing potential impacts on neighboring homes. The landscape plan was also noted to place the sign behind certain features, and it was agreed that a definite hardship existed in this case. Motion passed: 4-0 174-2024; Ravenvolt; 24801 Brookpark Rd. (Walmart) Representative: Jordan Hexom A variance request was made for the placement of generators at a Walmart, involving two setbacks. The first requested a 20.83 -foot variance from the required 100 feet for the front setback, while the second sought a 35.5 -foot variance from the required 75 feet for the rear setback. The applicant explained that the property layout and technical constraints required placing the generators in the northeast corner. The noise level, exhaust, fire controls, and screening around the generators were addressed, with additional evergreen screening added to the north. The applicant provided detailed information, including the height of the generator in relation to existing screening and noise levels, which were comparable to a vacuum cleaner. Concerns about catastrophic failure were addressed, with the applicant assuring that such an event would not pose a public safety risk. The generators would only operate for brief testing every six months. A screening wall was planned around the generator, replacing the previously proposed chain-link fence, following city staff s request for higher -quality materials. Mr. Kovach motioned to approve 174-2024; Ravenvolt; 24801 Brookpark Rd. Walmart; seconded by Ms. Patton.