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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />JUNE 10, 1993 <br />Tom Vogt stated that it was his understanding that the <br />Rice at C Center was allowed a sign variance. <br />The City Planner reported that the Council reviewed the <br />sign ordinance and allowed a total of three <br />free - standing signs for the Rice at C Center since the <br />center had two frontages, and the frontage along Rice <br />Street exceeded a certain footage. The center has two <br />shopping center ID signs of 25 feet in height, and <br />Rapid Oil has a 16 foot pylon. <br />Keis felt that the only problem with visibility for the <br />Gas N Go Superette was for traffic coming from the <br />south. <br />Tom Vogt pointed out that this is where the main flow <br />of traffic is coming from. <br />Knudsen indicated that it clearly is a difficult sign <br />to see if traveling north on Rice Street. <br />Keis indicated that the tree on the boulevard in front <br />of the Klein property blocks the sign. <br />Mr. Vogt indicated that part of the growth of <br />vegetation on the Klein property is hanging over the <br />Gas N Go property, and they plan to cut that growth <br />back. Mr. Vogt again commented on the sign visibility <br />problem, pointing out that they are trying to build a <br />business in the City which will be a good part of the <br />community when done. <br />Keis pointing out that if a variance is approved for <br />Gas N Go, a similar request would have to be approved <br />for the next property owner who asks. Keis pointed out <br />that there needs to be a hardship present in order to <br />justify approval of a variance, or else the City should <br />amend the ordinance to allow higher pylons along Rice <br />Street. <br />DeLonais asked about the tree at the front of the Klein <br />property. <br />The Planner indicated that if the tree is on the <br />right -of -way, it should be possible to get it removed. <br />Tom Vogt pointed out that the tree is hanging over the <br />road. <br />Mr. Vogt pointed out that there are 8 signs along Rice <br />Street which do not comply with the ordinance. Vogt <br />felt that Gas N Go was hampered with a visibility <br />problem, and did not feel granting a variance in this <br />Page 3 <br />