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Planning Commission Minutes June 26, 1990 Page 3 . COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING PORTION OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE; THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONCURS WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION AS STATED IN THEIR MEMO DATED 6/21/90 EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1. ALL FUTURE ADVERTISING SIGNS COMPLY WITH THE MONOPOLE STRUCTURAL STANDARDS. 2. STRUCTURAL STANDARDS TO INCLUDE A STATEMENT ABOUT LANDSCAPING TO KEEP IT LOOKING TASTEFUL AND NEAT. THE WORDAGE TO BE PER CITY STAFF. 3. THAT THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA FOR ADVERTISING SIGNS BE 300 FEET. 4. THAT THE INSPECTION FEE BE REVIEWED AND SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON A REGULAR PERIODIC BASIS. ALSO THAT THE INSPECTION PROGRAM AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS AND NECESSITY BE REVIEWED IN TWO YEARS. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 7. Consider Variance (Si~na~e) Snyder Auto Sales/P.H. . Commissioner Johnson (Acting Chair) read the five standards for granting a variance. Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, reviewed the applicant's request for a variance to increase the maximum amount of wall signage allowed in a C-3 Highway Commerical zone from 100 sq. ft. to 228 sq. ft. She indicated that the applicant is proposing two wall signs which measure 114 sq. ft. each. Ms. Szklarski stated that the petitioner erected the wall signs without receiving a sign permit from the City. Tim Snyder owner of Snyder Auto Sales indicated that he felt that he had a hardship because his property is at a lower elevation than the properties to the north and south. Mr. Snyder came forward and showed pictures of his signage to show that he was approximately 8 feet below grade from Elk River Ford. He indicated that he was not aware the sign ordinance was recently up for discussion allowing him to put up a larger freestanding sign. Mr. Snyder stated that it is not feasible for him to enlarge his freestanding sign because of the expense. Commissioner Johnson (Acting Chair) closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Johnson stated that economics alone is not an acceptable standard for granting a variance. Commissioner Fuchs felt the Planning Commission should stay consistent with the original sign ordinance. Commissioner Nadeau stated that a variance is governed by State Statute and the applicant does not meet the five standards for granting a variance, therefore he would vote to deny the request. COMMISSIONER NADEAU MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST REGARDING SIGNAGE BY SNYDER AUTO SALES AS IT DOES