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From: Kurt Klaus To: Jon Sevald Subject: RE: sign CUP & Varlances Date: Tuesday, Aprll 19, 2016 2:56:03 PM Attachments: Imaae001.ono Thanks Jon, I will just answer one by one. a. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Title. (Amended, Ord. 861, 9-22-11) We desire to be in harmony with the purposes of this Title and the city of Mounds View. b. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. (Amended, Ord. 861, 9-22-11) The goal of this sign and the variances are to produce a sign that would be a benefit to the neighborhood and the city of Mounds View, while removing an old dilapidated sign and other temporary signs that are used for special occasions. c. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Title or the City Code. (Amended, Ord. 861, 9-22-11) Location Variance: The signs current location has not caused a problem in the past and our intent is that would continue not to cause any problem. Color Variance: We plan to use the sign with taste and understanding that people live in the area. d. Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply to other properties in the some zone or vicinity and resuitfrom lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owner of the property since the enactment of this Title has had no control. The unique circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. (Amended, Ord. 861, 9-22-11) Location Variance: The current location of the sign has a very large concrete slab that will be very hard and expensive to remove. We would then incur the large cost of pouring a new slab. For that reason we would like to have a variance to keep it where it is. We would be willing to remove two of the trees by the sign to open up the sight line. We also believe that part of the reason the sign is closer to the road is that the road was widened a few years ago. Color Variance: There is nothing that would fit this requirement only that the church 3 blocks down the road to the west has one and many of the signs in Mounds View; including the city sign, are color. e. The variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. (Amended, Ord. 861, 9- 22-11) Location Variance: This would allow everything to stay the some. Color Variance: This would change the black letters on the sign to color ones that change themselves but other than that there would be no change. f. The variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the practical difficulties. Economic conditions alone do not constitute practical difficulties. (Amended, Ord. 861, 9-22-11)