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ARCHNET <br />THE ARCHITECTURAL NETWORK INC. <br />12445 55th Street <br />Suite A <br />Lake Elmo, MN 55042 <br />To: Stephen W. Grittman, AICP <br />Northwest Associated Consultants <br />4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202 <br />Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 <br />(p) 763 - 231 -2555 <br />(f) 763 - 231 -2561 <br />sgrittman nacplanning.com <br />Re: HOM (Levitz) Remodel, 07 -109 <br />VARIANCE REQUEST <br />ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING <br />1NTERIOrLLCONSTRIICTION <br />Phone 651/430 -0606 <br />Fax 651/430 -0180 <br />www. archnetusa.com <br />Please review the following statements regarding our proposed variance for the relocation of the <br />existing (Levitz) pylon sign. <br />Item No. 1: Reasonable Use <br />Item No. IA: <br />Please refer to Site Plan Drawing AS 1 and Pylon Elevation by Trademark Signs. Note the existing 52 <br />foot pylon sign located near the northeast corner of the building. This sign is located just 30 feet away <br />from an existing curb cut. This curb cut does not provide any stacking for cars, and creates a <br />dangerous sightline condition for departing traffic. A solution to this is the abandonment of this curb <br />cut, and creating a service drive connecting the north and east parking areas. The new service drive <br />and the existing pylon sign locations are not compatible. <br />Item No. 1B: <br />The circumstance unique to this issue is the existing location of the curb cut. Also unique to this <br />property is the construction of a new overpass from Highway 35E to 694. This condition will result in <br />reduced visibility and the appearance of this site being much lower to passing traffic. A reasonable use <br />of retail requires certain visibility. <br />Item No. IC: <br />Our variance would not alter the freeway office /retail character of the area. The new pylon location <br />with the existing height will he adequate to be seen and not unreasonably high. <br />Item No. 2: <br />The variance would he in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance, as the relocated sign <br />would serve the purpose of being seen, while not appearing taller or larger than other signs in the area. <br />1 <br />