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MINUTES Planning Commission Feb. 12, 1987 Sign Variance (Cont.) Davison asked the height of the existing signs. The Planner replied that one sign is 62 feet high, while another is 23 feet high. The maximum height of a sign under City ordinance is 21 feet. Timmons asked if there was a provision for additional height for signs along the freeway. The Planner replied that there was not. The Planner also stated that the ordinance does not allow a non - conforming sign to be changed to another non - conforming sign. Timmons pointed out that the height of the sign is not being changed and that the signs have been in existence for quite some time. Timmons also pointed out that there are some visibility problems due to the location of the Little Canada Road bridge as well as the sound barrier to the south. Phillips explained the visibility problems of his signs from the freeway. Davison pointed out that the City approved a variance for the Connco sign due to visibility problems from the freeway. The Planner pointed out that without a variance, the Connco sign would not have been the height of the freeway. Perlinger pointed out that if the signs are lowered, the visibility problems would be increased. Timmons suggested that perhaps an amendment to the ordinance should be considered for signage for businesses located along the freeway. Timmons asked the normal height of a freeway sign. A representative of a sign company replied that freeway signs are usually between 40 to 60 feet in height, depending on terrain. Mr. Herkenhoff recommended approval of the sign variance requested by Roger Phillips due to the signage change not being the result of a change in franchisee of the property, nor a change in the existing height of the signage, the property is located directly on 35E, visibility of the property is somewhat impaired by the sound barrier on the south and the bridge on the north. Motion seconded by Mr. Perlinger. Motion carried 6 - 0. page 3