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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 1994 DeLonais asked about the restrictions for one large pylon. The City Planner reported that the pylon height could be increased to 30 feet if the sign were moved 15 feet back from the right -of -way. Otherwise, the maximum height allowed would be 25 feet. Garske felt the option presented by Chazin for one pylon was attractive and presented enough improvement to the situation to warrant approval. DeLonais pointed out that the hardship would be the configuration of the property. The City Planner pointed out that the Commission should be sure that justification for the hardship is unique to this particular property. Davison stated that he preferred the option of removal of the two existing pylons replacing them with a new pylon. Keis stated that he was uncomfortable with that option. Keis asked why the City had ordinances if they are not complied with. Chazin felt that the existing ordinances addressed the 1980's and 1990's rather than the 1970's when The Market Place Shopping Center was built. Chazin pointed out that the shopping center was built perpendicular to the road, and the ordinance does nothing to take this into account. Chazin pointed out that variances are supposed to be granted if there is a hardship. Chazin felt that the fact that the center was perpendicular to the road and there was no visibility for tenants along Rice Street was a hardship. Chazin pointed out that other shopping centers are parallel to the road. Keis pointed out that a hardship cannot be economic in nature. Chazin reported that customers coming to the shopping center do not know who the tenants of the center are other than Rainbow and Snyders. The City Planner suggested that the Commission as if this property is unique to others in the City so that a precedent will not be set. DeLonais felt it was. DeLonais felt that the tenants at the center should be able to be identified. Page 5