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City Council Minutes April 16, 1990 Page 10 e 5. That this conditional use permit is reviewed in two years. 6. That the size of the building be limited to 4,000 square feet and is only for agricultural purposes. 7. That no more than four horses be allowed on this property. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.14 Variance/Si~na~e for Darkenwald Family Partnershio/P.H. Mayor Tralle stated that Darkenwald Family Partnership is requesting a variance for an 86 foot increase on the maximum size of a freestanding sign and a 21 foot increase on the maximum height allowed in a C-3 zone. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that the sign requested would be to advertise Burger Time restaurant and would be 150 feet in total size and 35 feet high. Mary Eberley, Planning Commission representative, stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the request and measured the request against the five standards required for granting a variance and found that the only hardship was economic in nature. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. e John Darkenwald stated that they purchased the property 31/2 years ago and felt that they have a very good business in there and that they are an asset to the City of Elk River. He indicated that after they purchased the property, the sign ordinance was changed and, therefore, the total signage allowed was reduced. He indicated that the size of the sign would be very important to the operation of their business. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Schuldt stated that this request was similar to the Americinn request for a sign variance which was denied. He indicated that because of this he would not be in favor of granting a variance. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that he would rather see this item tabled until after the Council considers the sign ordinance amendment. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO TABLE THE VARIANCE REQUEST BY DARKENWALD FAMILY PARTNERSHIP UNTIL APRIL 23, 1990. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.15 Administrative Subdivision City of Elk River/P.H. e Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the City is proposing to subdivide three lots from Outlot A, Schoolview 1st Addition, to accommodate three single family homes. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing.