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'" 1, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 1985 Page two Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council award the contract to low bidder C. W. Houle, Inc., in the amount of $90,279.75, contingent upon approval of the plan by MnDOT. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 85-9, SiRn Variances - Land o 'Lakes , Inc. Council was referred to Board of Appeals Report (6/27/85), Planning Commis- sion recommendations (minutes of July 9th and August 7th meetings) and to Planning memo (July 2, 1985). Planner Miller explained that the existing Lexington Avenue entrance sign was granted a setback variance because of existing dense tree growth; explained that the sign is not visible from the,north, and is visible for . about 270' from the south; noted that the applicant is proposing a new sign, similar in size and design, but located closer to Lexington in order to improve its visibility. A transparency of the proposed sign location, one foot from Lexington Avenue right-of-way line, was shown. Miller explained that the right-of-way line is approximately 18 feet from the curb line, requiring a 24 foot setback variance. Miller reported that the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission have recommended approval. A transparency of a proposed ground-mounted corporate identification sign, oriented toward 1694, was shown. Miller explained that a variance of about 92 square feet is required; noted that the sign ordinance restricts sign size to 100 square feet in this district. Miller explained that the degree of variance is significant, but is not con- sidered unreasonable or extreme for its location and design. A transparency of the proposed sign was shown. Miller reported that the applicant proposes to drop "Inc." ; sign to read "Land Q'Lakes", which will reauce the sign length to approximately 23' x 7.8'. The sign will be metal, on a brick base; letters will be back-lighted. Miller said it will be comparable in size to Deluxe Check identification sign in Shoreview; noted that the setback from I-694 pavement is about 125'; sign will be below crest of hill. Miller reported that the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission have recommended approval. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the variances for the two Land Q'Lakes signs as presented (Case No. 85-9). Motion carried unani- mously. (5-0) Case No. 84-21, Approval of Symbol - North HeiKhts Lutheran Church Council was referred to Planning Commission minutes (8/6/85) and to Planning memo (7/26/85) re North Heights-Lutheran Church symbol structure, and attached drawings submitted by the applicant. Miller explained that the symbol consists of a brick wall which extends 30 feet above the roof line of the building; a 15 foot high cross will extend above the brick wall; total height from lowest ground plane will be about 82 feet. Miller noted that Church spires, belfries, cupolas, and domes are exempt from height limitations. Pastor Dennis Peterson referred Council to artist's renderings of the build- ~ ing and symbol, as it will be seen from Snelling Avenue, Highway 10 and Highway 96 (day time and night time). Peterson said the proportions are to scale; noted that the drawings do not show tree cover or other vegetation; stated that an existing row of poplar trees, on the Highway 10 side of the site, will remain. Peterson noted that the height of the symbol structure has been reduced by about 8 feet, which subsequently reduces the overall height (building and symbol) from 90 feet to 82 feet. The circular opening in the brick wall was reported to be 14 feet in diameter; tower is 40 feet wide (about 13% of building width).