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Ordinance Requirements. As shown on the submitted site plan, the applicant wishes to construct a pylon sign measuring 33 feet in height and 204 feet in area. According to Section 903.110.E.5.c. of the City Ordinance, buildings with a floor area in excess of 24,000 square feet are allowed a maximum height of 25 feet and a maximum area of 200 feet. It should be noted that a recent Sign Ordinance amendment which allowed a maximum 30 foot sign height for certain properties is inapplicable. According to the amendment, on parcels which have a common property line with the right -of -way of limited access freeways, the maximum sign height shall be allowed to be 30 feet regardless of building size. Because the subject property does not share a common property line with Highway 35E, it is exempt from the conditions of the amendment. Hardship. In August of 1987, this same height and sign area request was brought before the Council. The Council determined that the applicant was under no hardship and subsequently denied both requests stating that the granting of the variance would give the applicant an unusual privilege not enjoyed by other properties in the same district. As such, the sign's height and area should be reduced to conform to the stated Ordinance requirements. Wall Mounted Sign. In addition to the pylon sign, a wall mounted "Clearance Center" sign is to be. located upon the structure's western facade, directly above the proposed retail area's principal entry. At 29 square feet in area, the sign lies well within maximum sign area requirements and is considered acceptable. RECOMMENDATION Review of the applicant's request to provide retail sales within the existing Slumberland facility has been found to be generally acceptable. In regard to the sign variance request, it is the view of our office that sufficient hardship has not been demonstrated which would warrant its erection as dimensioned. As such, our office recommends approval of a CUP to allow accessory retail sales within an I -2 Zoning District and the erection of a Slumberland pylon sign provided it is modified to meet Ordinance requirements. All approvals, however, shall be contingent upon the fulfillment of the following conditions: 1. The applicant demonstrate the ability to provide 207 parking stalls upon the subject site as required by Ordinance. 5 Page 41