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Planning Commission Minutes — July 26, 2007 Page 5 Schwartzman said it was a cost issue. Rosenquist pointed out there had been two letters submitted to the City from adjacent property owners objecting to the variance. Schwartzman said the driveway/road was designed to City standard in case the property was subdivided. They could decrease the right-of-way from ten to five feet and possibly shift the buildings. Claudette Munson, 4952 132nd Way North, asked about the sign and if it would be lighted. She also said she thought the other buildings would be setback further than the one they were showing as a future building. Schwartzman said it would be designed with a steel plate with low light behind the letters. Weidt made motion, Bailly seconded to recommend approval of a 20' setback with no other restriction. Weidt amended the motion, Bailly seconded, adding the condition the building height be no greater than 30 feet. Vote on Amendment - Aye: Bailly, McRoberts, Moore, Schumann, Weidt Nay: Rosenquist Vote on original motion - Aye: Bailly, Moore, Weidt Nay: McRoberts, Rosenquist, Schumann Motion failed. McRoberts made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the site plan and the variance for the sign. All Ayes. Motion carried. Rosenquist made motion, McRoberts seconded, to deny the variances for the side yard setback. Aye: McRoberts, Rosenquist, Schumann Nay: Bailly, Moore, Weidt Motion failed Approval of Weeds and Tall Grass Ordinance The CDD explained a review of the City's nuisance ordinance was one of the Commission's goals for 2006. As a result, a committee had been formed to consider several of the ordinances, including the City's weed ordinance, which currently prohibited noxious weeds but tall grass was not prohibited. The CDD explained the City was experiencing increasing complaints on weeds