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. . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 3, 2002 10 space, which generated the 200 cars for the training center. The "shell" space would at some point in the future be used as office space, but it would be vacant for the present time. Commissioner Zimmerman reiterated that the parking as proposed did not meet City Code. Chair Sand stated he would not accept Commissioner Zimmerman's friendly amendment. The motion carried (6-1) (Commissioner Zimmerman). Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Galatowitsch, to approve Planning Case #02-05B, Guidant Site Variance Request based on the following conditions: I. The circumstances for which the variance is requested are unique to the property. 2. Granting the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the City's Zoning code. 3. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use without granting a variance. 4. Granting the variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The motion carried (6-1) (Commissioner Zimmerman). Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Ricke to extend the Planning Commission meeting past 10:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS CASE # 01-28- CATHOLIC CHARITIES SIGN STANDARD ADJUSTMENT Staff reviewed their report dated March 21, 2002 and recommended approval of the sign standard adjustment for the reasons contained therein. Commissioner Lemberg asked where the residents were located that objected to this sign. Mr. Parrish replied unless the residents gave their address in their e-mails, he was not sure where they were located, but he presumed they were located on Benton Way. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if this was a variance request. Mr. Parrish replied this was a sign adjustment request. Commissioner Ricke asked if they had looked at scaling the sign down to a 16-foot sign. Mr. Parrish stated they did not request any documentation as to how a 16-foot sign would look. The Commission had previously requested the sign be shortened from their last request, which applicant had done. He stated if the sign was too short, it would not be able to fit the name of the applicant easily and the sigu would not be readable.