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City Council Minutes September 19, 1994 Page 13 e dated September 19, 1994. He further indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval with a 3-2 vote. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Mr. Lundquist, Riverview Sports, stated that both variances were necessary in arder to properly advertise his business. He felt the variance should be granted due to his location from the highway, the construction currently taking place and the addition of a retaining wall. Councilmember Dietz indicated his concern regarding the setback variance. He felt the sign was too close to the road which could create a safety hazard. Council member Holmgren indicated that the sign is an improvement and that he would vote in favor of the request. Councilmember Farber concurred with Councilmember Holmgren. e COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE REQUESTS BY RIVERVIEW SPORTS, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. V94-08, BASED ON THE FINDING THAT THE ELEVATION BETWEEN HIGHWAY 10 AND THE SUBJECT SITE IS UNIQUE AND UNUSUAL WITHIN THE CITY AND THE SERVICE ROAD ONLY AGGRAVATES THE SITUATION AND WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE APPLICANT BE LIMITED TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) SQUARE FEET OF WALL SIGNAGE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ OPPOSED AS HE FELT THE SIGN SHOULD BE MOVED AT LEAST FOUR FEET FROM THE ROADWAY. 7.4. Preliminarv Plat and Conditional use Reauest by Elk River Development. Inc. Public Hearinq, Case No. P 94-10 and CU 94-30 Steven Ach, City Planner, indicated that Elk River Development. Inc. is requesting a preliminary plat and a conditional use permit to develop a commercial PUD at the northeast corner of Elk Hills Drive and US Highway 169. Steve Ach stated that the developer's proposal consists of four free-standing buildings to include a mixture of retail, auto repair and a sit-down restaurant. Steve Ach indicated that staff has reviewed the following issues in relation to the proposed development plan: traffic; site plan design; proposed uses/hours of operation; parking and circulation; landscaping; building elevation/architecture; and signage. Steve Ach indicated that staff is recommending approval of a conditional use permit to approve a commercial PUD and of the preliminary plat to include four lots. Steve Ach further indicated that the Planning Commission also recommended approval. Council member Holmgren indicated that the development would put a greater traffic burden on the intersection of Elk Hills Drive and Highway 169. He questioned whether the developers are aware of the possibility of paying their "fair share" of any future improvements made to the intersection. Terry Maurer indicated that he has informed the developers of this possibility. e Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing.