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File ^04-2977 January 20,2004 Page 7 of 11 Pedestrian access. Sidewalks currently exist along the front of the property providing pedestrian connections to the properties east and west in tlte Navaixe area. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing stair system which connects the top gravel parking ai'ea to the lower parking area, which is how the bowling alley and restaurant is to be accessed. A proposed new stairway system is shown in Exhibit K. Proposed at the top of the staircase is a small sign with minor lights providing a safe pedestrian comtection from tlie upper parking area to the bowling alley and restaurant. The City Engineer found no causes for concern with this plan, however, the applicant will be subject to any building code requirements at the time of building permit with respect to the staircase and proposed walls. Staff finds this connection to be aesthetically pleasing and a functional connection for the upper gravel lot to the lower parking lot, bowling alley, and restaurant entiances. Signage The subject property is allowed 529 s.f of signage, based on City Code standards. Section 78-1468: “Aggregate square footage of sign space per lot shall not exceed the sum of one square foot for each front foot of building, plus one square foot for each front foot of lot not occupied by a building.” The frontage is 315’ along Shoreline Drive and 214 ’ along Kelly Avenue, allowing the property 529 s.f. of signage. Additionally, no individual sign may exceed 50 s.f.. Tlic existing and proposed signage on the property is as follows (see Exhibit E & F); Bumper-to-Bumper (wall sign)32 s f Champion Auto (wall sign)48 s.f. Champion Auto (wall sign)32 s.f. Post Office (wall sign)32 s.f Liquor Store (wall sign - Shoreline Drive side) ;3l s.f Liquor Store (wall sign - Kelly Avenue side) 33 s.f Bowl & The Crib (post sign - Kelly Avenue right-of-way) 33 s.f TOTAL EXISTING SIGNAGE 341 sf. Proposed sign at top of stairway 24 s.f Proposed sign at corner of Shoreline Drive and Kelly Avenue 24 s.f TOTAL PROPOSED SIGNAGE 48 s.f. SIGNAGE ALLOWED BY ORDINACE 529 sf TOTAL SIGNAGE 389 S.F. The applicant is proposing two new signs, one at the top of tire proposed staircase and one at the northeast corner of Shoreline Drive and Kelly Avenue (see Exhibit F), and no changes to the existing signs (see Exhibit E). The sign at the top of the staircase is proposed at approximately 24 square feet. The %