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Planning Commission Minutes February 20, 1990 Page 3 e fairly closely followed as far as height, width etc. We have to stay consistent. Mr. Leary felt that they met the criteria for a variance. They do not have the option of cutting trees and hills so they can be seen from the highway. This will cause us undue hardship. They felt they have a unique piece of property covered by DNR restrictions. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE VARIANCE PROPOSED BY AMERICINN FINDING THAT A HARDSHIP NOT SOLELY ECONOMICAL DOES NOT EXIST WHICH IS NOT ALSO APPLICABLE TO OTHER LANDS OR STRUCTURES IN THE SAME DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-2. Commissioner Nadeau and Schroeder voting against the recommendation. . Tim Keane indicated that he would like the record to reflect that this decision is a recommendation to the City Council. The applicant has advised us that they have not obtained a building permit, but plan to do so Wednesday, I would suggest that they proceed with extreme caution in their own peril in as much as the Council will be making the final decision of the outcome of this application. The applicant has made it very clear in their testimony tonight that the signage is essential to their economic vitality. e 6. Variance Re~ardin~ Si~na~e by Terry Lee Dou~las Chairman Kimball opened the public hearing. Terry Lee Douglas, of Terry Lee Realty and Homes, explained his request indicating they are requesting a permanent subdivision sign at the intersection of 182nd Avenue and Waco Street. Mr. Douglas indicated he is requesting a 4 by 8 sign at the entrance of Pinewood Subdivision to promote the subdivision and sell lots for future single family home construction. Discussion between the applicant and the Commission centered on the sign at the intersection of 182nd Avenue and Waco. Mr. Douglas indicated that the sign is half the size of what is allowed there. He indicated the 4 by 8 sign is currently in place, which the City Council allowed us to keep until further hearings on this matter. Chairman Kimballl closed the public hearing. Tim Keane indicated that until the subdivision is clearly built up, the developer is allowed a 4 by 8 sq. ft. sign. Mr. Keane questioned Mr. Douglas on whether he could live with his development sign until the subdivision is completed and install a smaller permanent sign without the need for a variance. Mr. Douglas indicated that he was told he had to have a variance because of the age of the subdivision. ,-. Tim Keane felt that a temporary development sign was permitted up to 32 sq. ft. until the construction was completed. Mr. Keane suggested that because Mr. Rohlf was not present to answer this question, the issue be tabled until Steve Rohlf arrived to present an administrative determination. e