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t <br /> • <br /> June 11, 1997 <br /> City of Mounds View Planning Commission <br /> 2401 Highway 10 <br /> Mounds View,MN 55112 <br /> Re: 2975 Highway 10 <br /> Mounds View,MN <br /> Dear Planning Commission: <br /> We have submitted an application for a sign variance. The reasons for needing this <br /> variance are as follows. <br /> 1. To comply with the set back requirements that the city has set forth would restrict <br /> visibility of our sign. <br /> 2. Due to an over sight on my part, I inadvertently had the sign footing placed five feet <br /> from the right of way. The code reads that the sign footing should be placed fifteen <br /> • feet from the right of way. <br /> 3. I have researched the cost of moving the footing and found it to be more than my <br /> budget will allow. <br /> I have also taken measurements of the sight line from where the sign footing is now <br /> versus where it would be if we were made to comply with the sign code. If we were to <br /> move the sign it would reduce the visibility in both directions over a quarter mile. I have <br /> driven this route repeatedly with someone standing in both the existing footing location <br /> and the proposed location. If I was to move this footing to the proposed location the tree <br /> line does not give adequate stopping distance to enter our business. We feel that <br /> visibility is going to be very important to the success of Spot's Quick Lube. We also do <br /> not want people to feel uncomfortable trying to navigate their way into the Spring Lake <br /> Park Road deceleration lane. By leaving the sign where it is would give people <br /> considerably more time to make a safe transition from traffic. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Ron Ostrander <br /> • General Manager <br /> Spot's Quick Lube, Inc. <br />