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(F) §230-41-F-(4): Internally lit signs should be limited to one per building. Allowed: 1 Sign; Proposed: 3 Signs (2 Building and 1 Existing Freestanding Sign Cabinet) Variance Sought: 2 Internally lit building signs (one on east side and one on the north side of the building) CONSIDERATIONS OF APPROVAL: (Referenced from Area Variance Application) 1. Will an undesirable change be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties be created by granting the area variance? It is not anticipated that the proposed site related area variances will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or be a detriment to nearby properties. The requested variance (A) would allow for the construction of a new +/- 7,000 SF retail building and associated site features while minimizing the impact on the surrounding neighborhood by decreasing the amount of asphalt onsite and allowing for more lawn and landscaping areas on the main entrance side of the site. This side of the site is currently developed in the existing condition. Various other businesses along Abbott Road provide parking in the front yard as well (Taco Bell & McDonalds). The requested area variance (B) proposes to provide a loading facility along Julian Ave and is to be screened with an existing 6’ tall board on board fence. The applicant is also proposing a mix of shrubs, evergreens and trees to further screen the neighbor and enhance the existing loading condition as the Automotive service center is less than ±12’ from the residential neighbor to the west.The requested variance (C) is due to the unique configuration of the lot. The applicant is currently meeting the maximum front yard setback along Abbott Road but is unable to meet it along Julian. The granting of this variance allows for the construction of all necessary site appurtenances specifically parking and loading facilities and promotes the overall longevity and success of the proposed development. It is not anticipated that the proposed signage variances will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or be a detriment to nearby properties. Due to the projects unique lot configuration and residential neighbor to the West, the applicant has proposed to keep signage to the east and north sides of the building. The applicant is a new to market Auto Parts store to the region and is reliant on signage for brand recognition. The granting of proposed area variances D,E & F. will allow for the overall success of the business. The applicant has also modeled their signage package around the neighboring commercial facilities to maintain the general character of the neighborhood. Examples of similar signage within Abbott corridor include Taco Bell, Walgreens and Advance Auto Parts. 2. Can the benefits sought by you, the applicant, be achieved by some other method for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance and if not why not? For Parking area variance (A) yes, but this would require the removal of extensive green space areas to the rear of the site and parking encroaching closer to the residential neighbors. For the loading in the front yard variance (B) no, as loading, and patron entry would all be required to happen on the same side of the building. Due to interior building constraints and customer safety, it is not feasible to have loading facilities on the same side as the main entry way. For setback variance (C), yes but this would create the same conditions as noted above and remove two (2) sides of the building for parking and loading. This would also require the applicant to further develop within the buffer of the residential neighbor. www.BohlerEngineering.com