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I . . ~inutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, August 8, 1988 Page 3 CASE #88-23 (Cont'd) The Planner stated the adjacent homeowners had been contacted by the applicant and they did not express any objections to the proposal; he noted the porch would not be visible from either neighbors residence. Bergly explained the property to the rear of Dreyling's residence is Floral Park, owned by the City, and that the applicant had planted a row of trees which provide adequate separation between the residence and the park. . Winiecki moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Case #88-23, Rear Yard Setback Variance of 12 feet, 1377 Eide Circle, Gerald Dreyling, based on the hardship identified as the unusual lot depth and configuration, and the fact the requested variance does not negatively impact the adjacent properties. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) CASE #88-24; VAR. SIGN HGT & SETBACK, 4797 HWY 10. SCHERER LUMBER COMPANY Council was referred to the Planner's report of 8-3-88, outlining the requested variances for sign height and and front yard setback for a business sign at the Scherer Lumber Company. Bergly stated the requests are for a front yard setback variance of 20 feet and a sign height variance of 9 feet. . The Planner referred Council to the Board of Appeals minutes of 7-21-88, recommending approval of the front yard setback variance, due to the shortage of open space in the front yard and the fact the previously granted setback variances appeared to set a precedent for recommending approval of the request. He explained the Planning Commission also recommended approval of the request at their meeting held 8-3-88. . Bergly referred Council to the Board of Appeals minutes and Planning minutes recommending denial of the 9 ft. sign height variance; the motion passed at the Board of Appeals meeting and failed at the Planning Meeting. He explained the Board of Appeals had recommended a compromise solution involving a 4 ft. height variance and the Planning Commission recommended approval of a 4 ft. sign height variance. The Planner advised the Planning Commission had considered all recent improvements to the sight, the removal of the existing sign on the top of the building and the fact the travel lanes of Highway 10 are farther away from the parking lot than other industrial sites as basis for recommending approval of the 4 ft. height variance. There was discussion relative to the signage on the site and a time-frame for removal of the existing rooftop sign. Mayor Woodburn commented that other sign height variances have not been allowed; he cited several examples of businesses that had requested variances for sign height. Bergly advised the Big Ten Supper Club sign is at 20 ft. . Winiecki commented that the business is contractor/supplier related and not a retail operation; she stated the customers should be aware of the location if they had been to the site. Larry Leitschuh, representing Scherer, stated the company has been trying to renovate the site to make the lumber less visible and it requesting the height variance to make the sign more visible. He advised the top of the proposed sign, as revised, would be 18.6 ft. Winiecki moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Case #88-24, A 20 ft. Sign Setback Variance as requested by Scherer Brothers Lumber, and in addition a maximum 4 ft. Sign Height Variance, with a recommendation that the applicant consider the sign height at 18.6 ft., based on the Council intent to eliminate the unsightly signage existing on the site rather than the fact the extra height is necessary for visibility. Peck moved to amend the motion, seconded by Winiecki, to include the condition that the applicant be required to remove the existing roof mounted sign on or before September 15, 1988. . Amendment to the motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Original motion as amended carried. (Winiecki and Peck voting in favor; Woodburn opposed) (2-1) .