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better with proper landscaping in future. Motion: Member Mulder roved, Member Wilke seconded, to recommend denial of a variance to reduce the front yard setback of a pylon sign to fire feet for the replacing existing pylon sign at +1930 Lexington Avenue , purpose of rep � an � P based on the following staff findings and recommendations: Findin I. The proposed setback variance for the replacement sign is not in harmony with the general purpose ose and intent of the City s Comprehensive Plan and p Title 10 of the Ci ty Code (Zoning). There is adequate area to more back the sign a point oint 15 feet from the front property line without interfering with the flow of traffic on the site. One parking space will be lost with the replacement sign at a five foot setback or a 15 foot setback. proposed sign variance, i . The prop � f granted, may adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. The proximity of the sign to the right- of-way way may interfere with the traffic light located at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Roseiawn Avenue. A setback of 15 feet would eliminate the interference with the traffic light. The substandard size of the parcel creates a physical hardship for the epplica a nt. Locating sign at the- required 0 foot setback would place itin � the middle of the drive aisle of the parking lot. Motion carried 5-Q: Ayes- Wilke, Harms Olson, Klausing, Mulder . 11' Nays' o Motion: Member Mulder moved, Member Wilke seconded, to recommend approval of a variance to reduce the setback of a pylon sign to 15 feet (from the front property lined-for the purpose of replacing an existing pylon sign at 1920 p Lexington Avenue North, 1. A landscape island or r asonry planter box must be installed at the base of the sign, as approved by the community Development Director. 2. The sign n must not exceed 100 square feet in area per face or 0 feet in overall height. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: Wilke, Harms, Olson, Klausing, Mulder y plays: None 5