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The city and ERHS propose a sign near the entrance to the high school parking lot that would advertise both <br /> facilities. There would also be a changeable copy portion of the sign to advertise different events at both facilities. <br /> Construction of this sign will exceed the sign limitations for school properties as well. <br /> Applicable Regulation <br /> Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that the variance satisfies all five of the criteria described <br /> below. The variance is: <br /> 1. Is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance,and <br /> The general purpose and intent are to allow one mall and ane freestanding sign for each propenyl busines. The Furniture and <br /> Things Community Event Center is on its own landlocked parcel about 550 feet anray from School Street. Due to the <br /> distance from the street as well as the parcel being landlocked, the general purpose and intent mould be met. <br /> 2. Is consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan. <br /> The properties areguided for residential, nrhich allonr educational institutions andgovernment facilities. It is consistent with <br /> the comprehensive plan. <br /> Variances may be granted when the petitioner establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the <br /> zoning ordinance. Practical difficulties means that: <br /> 3. The petitioner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning <br /> ordinance; <br /> Wl'hile the school district already has a freestanding sign, the second sign is being utili.Ze for the Furniture and Things <br /> Community Event Center as well as the school. It is reasonable to have one mall and one freestanding sign for each <br /> propenyl business. <br /> 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the <br /> petitioner's own action or inaction;and <br /> The Furniture and Things Community Event Center landlocked property was created at some point in the past nrith the a <br /> significant distance from a public road This unique circumstance is not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or <br /> inaction. <br /> 5. The variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> As signage of some sort has been on site andgiven the distance from the road, the variances if granted, will not alter the <br /> essential character of the locality. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Council Meeting <br /> If denied, or an appeal is made by any interested party by November 6,2020, this item will go to the November <br /> 16, 2020, City Council meeting. <br /> Mission/Policy/Goal <br /> ■ Responsibly grow <br /> ■ Meet changing needs -Agile <br /> ■ Work with citizens to achieve goals <br />