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Board of Adjustments Minutes Page 3 October 27, 2020 Commissioner Thiel stated he was not opposed to the sign but did not think it needed to be that big as you could still find where you are going. Commissioner Rydberg stated he did not feel a sign of this size would ease in drawing more people to that building and asked if the commission is setting themselves up for more exceptions to this rule. He again requested a review of the ordinance. Chair Larson -Vito stated for this variance request it would be an approval or denial and noted perhaps the commission should review the ordinance. Commissioner Jordan agreed and with the request before them, he felt the building requires a sign that fits the building size and design and would approve this request. Moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Jordan to approve the variance request by the City of Elk River for a wall sign variance at 1000 School St. NW and one additional freestanding sign on the property located at 900 School St. NW for the following reasons: 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. 2. The property has a land use of residential and the use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning ordinance. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petitioner's own action or inaction. 5. The variances will not alter the essential character of the locality. and; with the following condition: 1. Any changeable copy signage exceeding 30 square feet will require a Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried 6-1. Commissioner Thiel opposed. Any appeals to this variance approval need to be tamed in by November 6, 2020, to be reviewed at the November 16, 2020, City Council meeting. 6. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Larson -Vito adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Board of Adjustments at 6:44 p.m. 10VE1�"E1 11 NA 1 UR�