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• Planning & Zoning Board December 11, 1996 Page 20 Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to continue the public hearing on the sign ordinance to the January 11, 1997 Planning & Zoning Board meeting. He was supported by Dahl. The motion was unanimously approved, 7 -0. G. 96 -37, AdGraphics, 2300 Main Street, Sign Variance Ms. Wyland stated that the applicant, AdGraphics, is requesting a sign variance to allow business identification and two directional signs five feet from the property line. Aside from the setback, the signs meet all requirements of the existing ordinance. She stated that staff is recommending approval based on the noted criteria listed in the staff report: 1. That the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. 2. That the plight of the landowners is due to circumstances unique to his property not created by the land owner. 3. That the hardship is not due to economic considerations alone and when a reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance. 4. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. 5. That the proposed actions will not unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood. 6. That the proposed actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. Mr. Wessel stated that the building is in the Clearwater Creek Industrial Park and has set a professional, quality standard for the City. The landscaping is designed for the signs to be located where the applicant has requested. Mr. Steve Peterson, AdGraphics, requested approval from the Board for the sign variance. The company's main concern is safety because there is a lot of truck traffic coming to the building. It is not safe to have trucks stopping to figure out which entrance to enter for shipping /receiving. Mr. Herr expressed some concern about the flood lights used to light the sign being directly focused. This is an issue he would like to see more fully addressed in the sign ordinance. Ms. Wyland stated that the new sign ordinance does address that issue.