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Board of Adjustment January 26, 2012 Page 5 environmental security due to the location of the building. Mr. Polliner distributed aerial photos of the site and a site plan showing the redesign of the retention pond (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Mr. Donald Rosenthal, Oxford Square Representative, DeBary, Florida came forward. Mr. Rosenthal explained that the Old Time Pottery site and the corner outparcel has no relation to the remaining shopping center other than the drainage, traffic and parking easements. Mr. Rosenthal said that there is no monetary benefit to the adjacent parcel from Waffle House purchasing the parcel from Oxford Square but they receive the benefit of the drainage. A general discussion ensued regarding the retention ponds and drainage easements for the entire site. Mr. Sorensen explained that the signage requirements are used to provide harmony along the road and to have signage related to the building size. He said there is a 25 foot easement on the property but there is nothing in the easement that will obstruct the view of the building. Mr. Sorensen said the applicant purchased the site knowing that these constraints existed. He said that CPED requirements are not required components for the site and the Police Department has reviewed and approved the site plan. Mr. Sorensen said the applicant is entitled to a ground sign near the roadway. He said the applicant wanted the building frontage based on the drive aisle and the Board discussed this at the Appeal of the Administrative Official's Determination meeting. He said it was stated that the signage is based on the building frontage which would be State Road 436. A general discussion ensued regarding the total signage allowed for the facade and the ground sign. Mr. Sorensen said that all tenants are allowed 2 square feet of signage for each linear foot of building. He said Waffle House is very recognizable. The signage code provides for harmony and a nice looking corridor. Ms. Gauvin asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the request. No one came forward, Ms. Gauvin asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in opposition to the request. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry said he is not speaking in favor or in opposition to the request, Mr. Casselberry felt placing the narrow side of the building towards the road provides more visibility to the rear property and assists with crime prevention. He questioned the signage requirements for the tenants to the rear of the shopping center. Mr. Casselberry said if the Board denies the variance. they should recommend to the City Commission to encourage that the narrow side of the building should be placed toward the road.