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Mounds View Planning Commission April 7, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 6 <br /> Ericson stated staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Resolution 575-99 <br /> approving a variance from Chapter 1008 of the Municipal Code pertaining to signage to allow a <br /> permanent, freestanding pylon sign at 2791 Highway 10, KinderCare Learning Center. <br /> Chair Peterson opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. <br /> Charles Durand, Holiday Stationstore, 2744 Highway 10, asked if this will be for a KinderCare <br /> sign or a sign that will be used to advertise other activities. Ericson advised it will only advertise <br /> KinderCare, not other activities. <br /> Commissioner Stevenson noted the size of the sign is four feet by twelve feet. He stated that the <br /> Highway 10 right-of-way is a total of 200 from side-to-side which would be quite close to the <br /> KinderCare fence. Ericson stated he is not sure of the exact location of the property line. <br /> Stevenson noted if the proposed trailways are constructed, they will probably be located quite <br /> close to the fence line. Ericson stated the sign setback is ten to 15 feet from the property line, <br /> which should place the sign outside of the trailway. <br /> Commissioner Miller noted one of the objections from Western Bank is the size of the sign so, <br /> perhaps, they do not know the actual size of the sign. <br /> Commissioner Kaden noted the residential zoning and asked if this will establish an adverse <br /> precedent. Ericson stated this is the only distinct commercial operation in a residential district <br /> that he is aware of. From staff's perspective, there is no danger of establishing a precedent. <br /> Kaden asked if this property had, at one time, been zoned commercial. Ericson stated he believes <br /> it has always been zoned residential. <br /> Commissioner Miller asked if it could be rezoned. Ericson stated it could be. <br /> Commissioner Johnson asked about the tax impact should this property be rezoned as <br /> commercial. Ericson stated the applicant did not set out to derive any special tax benefit and, in <br /> fact, the City established the zoning district. <br /> Commissioner Miller inquired regarding the hours the sign would be lit. Stevenson stated this <br /> type of light does not shed light and appears to be a light from within the sign. <br /> Chair Peterson noted the sign material is not very translucent so he doubts there would be any <br /> illumination reaching the ground. <br /> • Commissioner Kaden asked if any nearby residents commented on the lighting. Ericson stated no <br /> comments were received. <br />