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CC, Riverview Sports September 19, 1994 Page 2 . applicant is proposing to locate the new sign in the same area, which requries an eight (8) foot variance. Because the applicant is proposing to remove the current non-conforming sign and replace it with the proposed sign all setback requirements must be met APPLICANT'S REASON'S FOR VARIANCE REQUEST The petitioner has addressed several reasons for the granting of a variance from the sign setback and sign size requirements. Obstruction of view from the construction of a new wall by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is one reason outlined by Mr. Lundquist. In addition to this wall, the applicant states that MnDOT will also be placing a fence on top of the wall. The applicant states that because of the construction of the wall, fence, and the topography of the land create unique circumstances for that particular location. Because the property is located at a higher elevation it becomes increasingly difficult for traffic to locate Riverview Sports. The applicant also addresses that because of an additional frontage road, the sign is located further away from Highway 10 than other areas located along Highway 10. These are the primary reasons given in the letter by the applicant that state the reasons for the granting of a variance from size and . setback requirements. ANALYSIS In review of a variance request, staff considers the five (5) criteria from the City Code before making a recommendation. The applicant has submitted a proposal for a sign and is requesting to locate the sign in the same location as the current sign. In order to use the proposed sign the applicant must receive approval of a variance. If the applicant does not receive approval of the variance request, they may still use the existing sign located on the property. Please review the attached staff report to the Planning Commission for further discussion of analysis of variance request. Whenever staff considers a variance request, staff must consider whether or not precedence will be set by the actions taken. If a variance is granted from the City Code requirements, will this set precedence for future applicants? In relation to this particular request, staff anticipates that similar requests may be presented in the future. If this request is granted it may set precedence for the future. . lundquis.troy