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( � <br /> Item # 4.1. <br /> ity of <br /> ElkRiver MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Board of Adjustments <br /> • <br /> FROM: Michele McPherso ,'irector of Planning <br /> DATE: December 22, 1999 <br /> SUBJECT: Case Number V 99-17 <br /> Request by Applebees Restaurant for a <br /> Sign Variance <br /> Request <br /> The applicant requests a variance to allow a fourth wall sign so that the business may <br /> be identified from Highway 169. Section 900.22.04.D.iv of the City Code limits the <br /> number of wall signs in the C3 Highway Commercial District to three. <br /> Location <br /> 18891 Freeport Street <br /> Zoning/Land Use <br /> C3 (Highway Commercial)/HB (Highway Business) <br /> Attachments <br /> • Location Map <br /> • Proposed Sign Drawing <br /> • Applicant's Hardship Statement <br /> • October 19, 1998 City Council Minutes <br /> History <br /> Applebees was constructed in 1997. At that time, wall signs were approved for the <br /> south and west sides of the building. The sign on the west side of the building has <br /> been determined to be two signs by staff. A monument sign was also approved. <br /> In 1998, the applicant requested a variance to allow a fourth sign on the rear of the <br /> building. Both the Board of Adjustments and the City Council denied the request. The <br /> • Council concurred with the fact that visibility was poor and would g row worse with the <br /> construction of the 169 pedestrian bridge, however, they denied the request and <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425 <br />