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FinaServe Mr. Wilcox stated Mr. Grittrnan's report of last summer stated <br />Sign Height "Precedence may have been established by Union 76." Mayor <br />Variance Fahey also so stated. Law is existant on precedence. <br />(Cont) <br /> Mr. Grittman replied the siyn ordinance varies by size of <br /> building. The highest pvssible is 25' with additional 5'. <br /> Mr. Fahey stated Roseville has a rnaximum height of 45'. <br /> Our Planning Commission is recommending we change the sign <br /> ordinance. Maplewood is up to 50'; Vaclnais Aeights is 25' <br /> determined by formula; Eden Prairie is not listed. <br /> Mr. Wilcox suggested when a firm applying for a building <br /> permit they be informed of the sign heighi. <br /> Mrs. Scalze inquired wYien ihey a~plied. <br />Mr. Grittman stated the end of 1987 made the first contact. <br />They were notified of sign requirements at that time. <br />Mr. LaValle stated Fina is located at the entrance to the <br />City. They are wanting to erect a new sign, same height, <br />a new image. The present siqn is "very tacky." <br />Mr. Fahey stated he ttiought the sign ordinance should be <br />changeci to a11ow for a higher height for properties located <br />immediately adjacent to freeways in our city. If there <br />is a willingness to explore this, we should continue the <br />hearing and take a look at it. <br />Mr. Blesener stated he would not vote for a variance. Feels <br />we are talking different issues. If a variance is voted <br />here, L-he sign ordinace might as well be thrown out. He <br />would rather loolc at the ordinance; not get out of hasid. <br />Can't justify a variance. <br />b1r. Fahey suggested the public Yiearing be closed and action <br />be ~abled on the variance and the subject be discussed at <br />a later date. He then moved to close the hearing. <br />Mrs. Scalze seconded. <br />Mr. Fahey gave P~ir. Wilcox the opportunity for any closing <br />comments. <br />Mr. Wilcox restated that the letter to the Planning Com- <br />mission and exhibits are to be part of the minutes and <br />Exhibits 1- 18 are also part of the record. He furtYier <br />commented 1) Fina was being penalized for spending money <br />to remodel; 2) can conceive legal distinction between Fina <br />request anc~ what Union 76 did. Fina doesn't want a 40' <br />sign, only a little 30~ S1CJY1 which could even be knocked <br />down a few feet if that's wkiat it takes. How different <br />is this reqixest from ConnCo's? He firmly believes that <br />Page -7- <br />