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;.ø?J7 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 10-28-91 ITEM NO.: Ç' _ I Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: v ~ Agenda section: Reports and Recommendations Item Description: Robert SeegerjNorwest Corporation request for sign setback variance at 1717 Lexington Avenue. Backaround: 1. Norwest Bank applied for a variance to erect a pylon sign which would not meet the front setback requirements of the ordinance. 2. The Planning Commission continued consideration of this request and suggested that the applicant look at other alternatives to this sign including utilizing additional wall signage on the building in place of' the pylon sign. 3. The applicant has subsequently amended its proposal to substitute additional wall signage for the pylon sign. 4. City ordinances limit wall signage in the B-2 zoning district to no more than 100 sq. ft. or 4% of the front building elevation whichever is greater. The revised proposal would result in a total of 300 sq. ft. of wall signage, or 200 sq. ft. over the 100 sq. ft. maximum allowed. 5. The Planning commission unanimously recommended approval of Robert SeegerjNorwest Bank request for sign area variance at 1717 Lexington Avenue with the following conditions: a. That the proposal not include signage which exceeds 100 sq. ft. on the north and south face of the building. b. That no additional signage, whether in the form of a pylon sign or additional wall signage be allowed for the building other than small directional signs unless revisions to the code are made in the future that would make such a request reasonable. Alternatives: 1. Deny the variance based on the finding that no hardship or practical difficulty exists. 2. Grant the variance based on the finding that hardship and