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City Council Minutes Page 4 May 18,2015 7.2 Variance: GATR Truck Center for 20-foot Sign Height Variance Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Tom Bruce, Winkelman Building Corporation, 340 South Highway 10 in St. Cloud —spoke in favor of the 50 foot sign. There being no one else to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Mayor Dietz agreed with the Planning Commission that allowing this sign would set a precedence for future sign requests. Councilmember Burandt indicated she supports the taller sign for increased visibility. She suggested changing the sign ordinance to allow taller signs for other businesses. Councilmember Wagner has no issue with sign height as long as it meets the 150 square foot requirement. She believes the sign height will make the sign more visible from the highway. She agreed a sign ordinance amendment should be considered. Councilmember Olsen indicated he has no issue with the increased sign height because other communities allow it. He would also be in favor of changing the sign ordinance if necessary. Mr. Carlton explained city ordinance outlines the criteria for granting a variance. He indicated the Council must vote on all five criteria individually. The Council voted on the following five criteria: 1. Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Burandt and seconded by Councilmember Wagner that the request meets criteria #1. Motion carried 3-2. Mayor Dietz and Councilmember Westgaard opposed. 2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. Moved by Councilmember Burandt and seconded by Councilmember Olsen that the request meets criteria #2. Motion carried 3-2. Mayor Dietz and Councilmember Westgaard opposed. 3. The petitionerproposes to use the property in a reasonable manner notpermitted by the Zoning ordinance. P U N E R E O R Y NAWREJ