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Planning Commission Minutes August 23, 1994 . a video of the existing sign, the retaining wall under construction, etc., and asked the Planning Commission to review this video. The video was played and Mr. Lundquist reviewed the aforementioned points. Chairman Tveite opened the public hearing. Steve Steward, 18290 Ogden Street, stated that due to the particular circumstances surrounding this request, he is in favor of the variance request. There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Tveite closed the public hearing. Planning Commission discussion included: hardship due to retaining wall construction, roadway elevation, size of proposed sign, reduce wall signage and increase free standing wall signage. COMMISSIONER KREGER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUESTS BY RIVERVIEW SPORTS, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. V 94-08, CITING STAFF'S MEMO AND INFORMATION GAINED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING AS FINDING OF FACT. THE ELEVATION BETWEEN HIGHWAY 10 AND THE SUBJECT SITE IS UNIQUE AND UNUSUAL WITHIN THE CITY AND THE SERVICE ROAD ONLY AGGRAVATES THE SITUATION. APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE APPLICANT BE LIMITED TO TWO HUNDRED, FIFTY (250) SQUARE FEET OF WALL SIGNAGE. . COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Commissioner Minton opposed stating elevation of the retaining wall should not be a factor when considering this proposal. Commissioner Kuester stated she supports the sign size however, she opposed the setback and therefore, voted against the request. ........"..............."..................... """............ .... .. QM(j()l"lsj~~rRr~limll"lqt;l... gldf()l"l~9(2)I"1(jjti8l'l9Iqs~p~~~it~~g9~st~9'tEIkRiver. DeveI6omeritlnC.IPl..JblidHedtlnQ'G6selNb.f194410dnOCU9:4;30> Staff report presented by Steve Ach. Elk River Development requested preliminary plat and a conditional use permit to develop a commercial planned unit development. Mr. Ach presented revised plans to the Planning Commission. Terry Maurer presented his report to the Planning Commission. It is Mr. Maurer's opinion that an additional traffic analysis for the entire subject area be done. Mr. Maurer feels that there is not enough information provided to come to the conclusions stated in the traffic analysis by Benshoof and Associates, Inc. Bruce Peterson, Shopping Center Consultant, reviewed his plans as part owner of the proposed project. Dan O'Brien, Architect, reviewed the revised site plans. . Chairman Tveite opened the public hearing.