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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 2009 on the Demont Street frontage may or may not be installed. However, either way, the total signage square footage meets the code. The Planner noted that his report refers to 66 feet of signage being allowed for the pylon sign, when the maximum allowed is actually 77 square feet. The pylon as proposed is C3 squa~~e feet, well below the maximum allowed. The Planner noted that in recommending approval of the Variance, the Planning Commission identified findings that justify the Variance. These findings include that there is no other reasonable location for the pylon sign due to the location of the Magellan Pipeline Easement, relocation to the north end of the property would interfere with the signage of the adjacent property, and relocation further north near the Rice Street entrance would pose traffic safety concerns. The Planner also noted that Magellan has indicated that they would not support the relocation of the pylon sign within their easement due to the location of three underground pipes very close to the pylon. The Planner also noted that the applicant is bringing the pylon more into conformance with the Code, reducing the height to the 16 foot maximum and improving the architectural appearance of the sign. Bleseuer asked the setback of the pylon. The Planner replied that the pylon is about''/2 foot from the Demont Avenue right-of-way line and 2.3 feet from Rice Street. The Code required a 5 foot setback from each right- of-way, and this setbac]< applied to all components of the sign. Tom Duray, property owner of 2526 Rice Street, appeared before the Council reviewing the property in detail, his leasing of the building to ASAP Signs as well as Papa Murphy's, and his signage and variance requests. Duray reported that the existing pylon sign was damaged approximately 7 years ago, and he reviewed an affidavit submitted by Greg'Truhler, ASAP Signs, to that effect. Duray indicated that when he purchased the property, he had the pylon straightened and rather than repair the cracked concrete base as it existed, he had it repaired and a brick enclosure added around the base. The brick matches the brick used on the building and brings the sign closer into compliance with the City's Architectural Guidelines. However, the brick enclosure also encroaches further into the required setback for the sign by the width of the brick itself. Duray indicated that when it was discovered that the pylon did not meet setback requirements, he looked at options to relocate the sign on the property. He then found that there is a Magellan pipeline easement through the south 35 feet of the lot that has existed since 1931. This easement actually covers ll3 of the lot Magellan has indicated that there are three pipelines just north of the pylon sign. These pipes are approximately 4 feet deep. 'Therefore, Magellan is very concerned about moving the pylon sign. Duray reported that he obtained an encroachment 3