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this proposed sign requires a variance. The applicate questioned if the religious symbol was placed on the <br /> roof would be acceptable. Staff stated that roof signs are not permitted by the city code. The applicant <br /> also questioned if the symbol was attached to the building. Staff stated if attached to the building all <br /> primary structure height limit requirements would have to be met. For residential districts the primary <br /> height regulation is 40 feet. <br /> The applicant noted that he has worked for a number of churches throughout the City of Elk River and <br /> has not run into this issue elsewhere. The applicant indicated the cross on the Church of St.Andrews <br /> was much taller than what they were requesting (75'). Based on drawings in the building department files, <br /> the height of the main Church of St.Andrews building is 64 feet to the top peak,which does not include <br /> the cross. The cross appears to be less than 10 feet tall. The church exceeds the maximum height of 40 <br /> feet,and is considered a legal non-conforming structure. <br /> Prior to the Board of Adjustments meeting, staff received one written comment and one phone call <br /> against the variance request to construct a 75.5 foot sign in a residential neighborhood. No one else <br /> spoke for or against the request at the Board of Adjustments meeting. <br /> The Board of Adjustments unanimously recommended denial of the request for a second sign and the <br /> request for a 55-foot variance to the sign structure height limit (20 feet). <br /> Staff prepared a spreadsheet of all signs, sign permits,and variance requests for religious establishments <br /> in the City of Elk River. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Statutory Review Period <br /> Per State Statute §15.99 the required 60-day review period ends on October 28, 2016. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Location Map <br /> ■ Applicants Narrative <br /> ■ Site Plan Exhibit <br /> ■ Comments Received <br /> ■ Religious Signage in the City of Elk River Inventory <br /> N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\V\V 16-10 Gateway Church\5-City Council\V 16-10 sf CC 10-17-16.docx <br />