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Mounds View Planning Commission December 6, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Planning Associate Heller stated there are considerations to be taken into account. She mentioned other similar variances have been approved in the past. She explained the Sign Code is a flat 100 square feet no mater what size the building is. Commissioner Miller asked what type of business this is. Planning Associate Heller replied it is a manufacturing business. Planning Associate Heller reported the seven criteria to be met for the variance are listed in the staff report. Chair Stevenson stated that for the sign to be visible from the interstate, 91.5 square feet probably is the minimum. Planning Associate Heller stated she received a letter and a phone call from Bethlehem Baptist Church supporting the request from C.G. Hill. She mentioned the east side of the building directly faces the church on Program Avenue. Commissioner Meehlhause mentioned he does not see a problem with the request since the sign would face I-35W and the general public would not see it. Chair Stevenson stated he did not want to change the Sign Code, rather each situation should be considered on an individual bases. Commissioner Miller pointed out and recommended corrections and additions to the resolution. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause, to approve Resolution No. 856-06, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance for 91.5 Square Feet of Additional Exterior Building Signage at 5159 Quincy Street; Planning Case No.VR2006-010. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ C. CU2006-010 and VR2006-009: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an Oversize Garage and a Variance for a Two-Foot Garage Setback. Applicant: Gregory Busch, Address: 8410 Knollwood. Planning Associate Heller reported on the consideration of a variance to allow a reduced setback for a garage and a conditional use permit (CUP) for an oversize garage. She stated Mr. Gregory Busch would like to expand his 576 square foot garage to approximately 1,124 square feet. She explained Mr. Busch proposes expanding the garage with an eight-foot addition to the side of the garage and extending back with a 16 X 22 addition. Planning Associate Heller reported the Zoning Code requires a five-foot setback from the side property line for accessory buildings. She stated Mr. Busch is requesting a two-foot setback to