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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 2009 agreement for the pylon in its current location, but that agreement indicates that no other encroachments will be allowed. Magellaai prefers that the pylon remain in its current location and is not moved unless it is moved entirely off the easement. Duray reported that he then looked at other areas of the lot. Moving the pylon to the northwest end of the property causes it to interfere with the signage of the adjacent property. That property owner is opposed to the pylon being moved in this location. The other option would be adjacent to the Rice Street driveway to the property. Duray reviewed the potential location pointing out that the pylon would interfere with internal site circulation and would be a safety hazard. Therefore, Duray felt that he has met the hardship criteria necessary to justify the variance as requested. With regard to the CUP for Comprehensive Sign Plan, Duray reviewed the Code requirements for calculating the amount of signage allowed, noting that 197 square feet of signage is allowed and would be divided equally between the two tenants. He noted that ASAP Sign will have 32 square feet of wall signage and Papa Murphy's would have 36 squa~•e feet on the building mansard. ASAP will have 27 square feet of pylon signage and Papa Murphy's will have 36 square feet (the minimum that their corporate office recommends). Duray also noted that the pylon will be lowered to the 16 foot maximum allowed under the Code and will be brought closer to meeting the City's Architectural Guidelines. The pylon sign will also be opaque, and the brick base will be similar to a monument style sign. Duray described the construction of the brick base and the use of it as a planter. Duray again stated that he believes his Variance request meets the hardship requirements under the Code and that it is not reasonably possible to relocate the sign to another area on the property. Blesener indicated that he received three emails in support of the Variance request, one from the property owner of the Flameburger, one from the owner of ASAP Signs, and one from a representative of Papa Murphy's. Blesener asked if there were any plans for the widening of Demont Street. The City Administrator noted the County's plans for the eventually widening of Rice Street. When that occurs, it is likely that additional right-of-way will be needed for sidewalks and other improvements. If additional right-of--way is needed, property owners would be compensated. The City Attonley replied that the City Administrator is correct, and the right-of--way issue is speculative at this time. He noted that the issue before the Council is the CUP and Variance requests. Duray also noted the potential for redevelopment of this area, and should redevelopment occur, signage would be redone as well. 4