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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 11, 2004 PROPERTY COMBINATION & REZONING — 450 LITTLE CANADA ROAD — ST. JOI -IN'S CHURCH VARIANCE FROM SIGN ORDINANCE — ALDI FOODS Motion carried 5 — 0. Greg Truhler, representing St. John's Church, appeared before the Commission requesting the combination of the former Maryhouse property with the St. John's Cemetary property into one lot. Tnihler also requested approval of the Rezoning of the former Maryhouse property from Single - Family (R -1) to Public (P). Truhler reported that St. John's will continue to use the two houses on the property as they are currently being use, one is a rectory and the other a shelter for women and children in crisis. The purpose of the request is to ensure that the property stay under Church ownership given the long -term need for additional cemetery space. However, the homes will continue to be used as they currently are until that the use of the homes is no longer feasible. Deis asked about the non- conforming status mentioned in the City Planner's report. The City Planner indicated that the residential use would be considered a long -term non- conformity and the goal would be that these homes not return to market residential property. Weihe asked about the ability to make improvements to the homes. The Planner indicated that the Code allowed some limited expansion of non- conforming residential uses as well as maintenance improvements. However, if the homes were destroyed by over 50% of their value, the Code would not allow the homes to be reconstructed. The Planner noted, however, that there is currently pending legislation that would require cities to allow reconstruction of a non- conforming home. Keis recommended approval of the Property Combination of the former Maryhouse property with the St. John's Cemetary property into one parcel as well as a Rezoning of the former Maryhouse property from Single - Family Residential (R -1) to Public (P) as requested by St. John's Church subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner. Motion seconded by Duray. Motion carried 5 — 0. Jesse Anesi, ARE Foods, appeared before the Commission requesting a Variance from the Sion Ordinance to allow two building signs plus one pylon sign for Aldi Foods at 2350 Rice Street. Anesi described the building, pointing out that the location for the two building signs. Anesi presented pictures of Snvders. US Banlc, Goodyear, Arby's, and Bally's all