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Mounds View Planning Commission June 18, 1997 • Regular Meeting Page 2 4. Planning Case No. 488-97 2975 Highway 10 Applicant: Spot's Quick Lube Variance in Front Setback to Allow Business Identification Sign for Spots Quick Lube The applicant, Ron Ostrander, was not present. Community Development Director Sheldon reviewed the request informing the Commission that the applicant is requesting a variance in the front setback to place their business identification sign within 5 feet of the front property line along Highway 10 where 15 feet is required by City Code. Director Sheldon indicated that the identification sign for the previous business was also closer than the 15 feet. The applicant is proposing to move it closer to Highway 10 because of visibility problems due to large trees being located on the properties to the north and south of Mr. Ostrander's property. Director Sheldon also informed the Commission that 41111 the support pad for the pedestal sign has already been poured because the applicant had noticed the problem caused by the trees and had moved the sign without realizing that a variance was needed. Director Sheldon informed the Commission that Staff feels the variance for this sign is justified. Commissioner Stevenson commented that he had looked at the situation in the field and agreed that there was a problem with seeing the sign because of the trees. Commissioner Miller had also viewed the situation and felt the trees would obstruct the view of the sign from the highway unless it was moved further forward. Commissioner Obert commented that Mr. Ostrander has done an good job developing the property. He indicated that he does not a have a problem with the location of the sign because he feels this is a special situation due to the large trees located on the property. However, he thinks the Commission needs to be careful regarding the granting of variances along Highway 10 since the City may receive future variance requests because of the Highway 10 redevelopment and he does not want to see business signs strewn along the highway. Motion/Second: Miller/Obert to approve Resolution No. 511-97, "Resolution Approving a Reduction in the Minimum Setback for a Pylon Sign from 15 Feet to 5 Feet for Spot's • Quick Lube, Inc. at 2975 Highway 10; Planning Case No. 488-97".