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City Council Minutes May 20, 2024 --------- Page 3 of 8 Moved by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to approve a Planned Unit Development amendment limiting the freestanding sign height consistent with the C-3 (Highway Commercial) sign ordinance. Motion Carried 5-0. 7.2 Variance: Ivan Foxcroft - 20055 Polk Street NW The staff report was presented. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Ivan Foxcroft, 20055 Polk St NW, spoke to the neighbors regarding the project and they agreed with the plan. He understands the Board of Adjustments didn't want to set precedent, but feels that these requests should be on a case-by-case basis. He sent letters to 23 neighbors and no one spoke against it. He would like to respectfully request the Council approves the variance application. Chris Yearneau, 20079 Polk St NW, is the neighbor to the North. He spoke to support the initial plan of the project of Mr. Foxcroft. Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Councilmember Wagner stated they have a unique lot set up due to the wetlands, drain field and well, which limits their space to build. She added that in her opinion the alternate plan would be worse. She feels the variance request is a reasonable one and they have their neighbor support. She would support the variance for those reasons. Councilmember Beyer explained he totally understands setting precedence but thinks these are case-by- case basis, especially with such restraints. He likes that the neighbors are positive and in support of it. He thinks it lines up well with the other properties and the aesthetics are great. Councilmember Westgaard stated the applicant has made a compelling argument and he would support it. Councilmember Grupa thinks they did their due diligence and is in support of it. Mayor Dietz gave credit to the applicant for talking to the neighbors ahead of time. Moved by Councilmember Beyer to approve the variance. Motion died due to lack of second as City Attorney Shepherd interrupted directing the Council to make a motion to have staff prepare a resolution for approval. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to have staff prepare a resolution of approval for the variance with the condition it conforms to the plan as outlined by the applicant and bring it back to the next Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 7.3 Resolution 24-26 Preliminary and Final Plat: Natures Edge Business Center Fifth Addition, Heritage Page 5 of 464