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PLANNING REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: BACKGROUND northwest associated consultants, inc. Wn'N{Q' Auc 31 1967 Little Canada Planning Commission Martha Greenwald/Steve Grittman 28 August 1987 , Slumberland Sign Variance 758.09 - 87.52 CITY OF LITTLE CANADA Sign Consultants, Inc. has requested a variance from the sign ordinance on behalf of Slumberland Inc., which has a store on 3060 Centerville Road, at the southeast quadrant of I -35 East and Highway 694. Slumberland requests permission to erect a freestanding sign 40'0" high, with an area of 380 square feet. In order to do this, it needs a variance from the sign ordinance standards. The subject site is zoned "I -P "; "I -1" sign ordinance standards would apply. CONSIDERATIONS 1. Calculation of Maximum Sign Area and Height. The Slumberland office and ware- house has an area in excess of 100,000 square feet. The ordinance specifies that buildings with a floor area in excess of 24,000 square feet may have a sign with an area of 200 square feet. The maximum height for such signs is 25 feet, although this may be increased by one (1) foot for each three (3) feet of setback in addition to that perscribed, for a maximum of five (5) additional feet in height. The proposed Slumberland sign would be set back 25 feet from the property line, and would therefore qualify for the extra height adjustment. 2. Applicant's Rationale for Variance Request. The applicant has requested a 10 foot variance from the height limitation due to grade levels of the area. High grades surround the I -35E /Highway 694 intersection; and the applicant argues that extra height is required in order to provide highway visibility. The applicant has stated that the extra square footage for the sign area is needed for aesthetics. An additional 180 square feet of sign area has been requested beyond the 200 square feet permitted by Ordinance. Page 8 4601 excelsior blvd., ste. 410, minneapolis, mn 55416 (612) 925 -942Q