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. . . Page 5 Planning Commission Minutes 12/20/88 6. I NgfALL SEPTIC CONCRETE SYSTEM TO CURB STOPS AROUND THE GREEN SPACE USED FOR THE PREVENT VEHICLES FROM DRIVING ACROSS THIS AREA. 7. THAT THE TRUCKS ACCESS THE SITE OFF OF 156TH AVENUE AS SOON AS THIS ROAD IS CONSTRUCTED. OOMMlSS!ONlR OLSEN SlCONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 7. Consider Variance Request for a Sign by Security Financial/P.R. At this time. Chairman Kropuenske read the five standards for granting a variance. Steven Bjork, Zoning Assistant explained one concern that staff has with this request is that the message center as shown protrudes out across the sidewalk. The pylon structure would have to be moved approximately 5 ft. in order for the sign not to extend out over the right-of-way. Staff feels any moving of the pylon sign would create parking and traffic p rob lems . Chairman present Kropuenske opened the public hearing. There being no one for this item, Chairman Kropuenske closed the public hearing. Dave Shannon representing Security Financial Banking and Savings of Elk River was present to address the variance request. Mr. Shannon explained that the existing sign is inappropriate. The bank is proposing to use the electronic message center for business related messages and would be made available for the advertisement of community events. The electronic message center will benefit the community as well as Security Financial. Mr. Shannon further eXplained that the bank would be willing to move the pylon sign in order for the sign not to project out across the public right-of-way. The Planning Commission discussed this request in great length. General discussion was held regarding signage whether or not this should be part of the sign ordinance. Chairman Kropuenske felt this sign fits within the sign ordinance. Chairman Kropuenske further felt that we would be setting a precedence for other businesses if we approve the variance for this sign. Commissioner Kimball agreed with Chairman Kropuenske this would be setting a precedence. Commissioner Olsen was in favor of the request - very few places are available where one can get a message out. Re liked the idea of an electronic message center to advertise community events. At this time, a letter was submitted from Laurie Langerud of Security Financial explaining their request. Stephen Rohlf, Building & Zoning Administrator cautioned the Planning Commission variances cannot be approved because of economic factors. Commissioner Fuchs was opposed to this request as we would be setting a precedence and not following the ordinance.