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J~~) REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 02-24-92 ITEM NO.: C - ;;2-J Department Approval: ~ Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: ~ Hearings Item Description: Michael Platt/Fuddruckers request for a sign height variance at 2740 Snelling Avenue North. Background: 1. Michael Platt/Fuddruckers originally requested a variance to sign height, sigh size, and sign setback to allow a sign which would be visible over the top of the Investor's Savings Bank Building at the corner of Snelling and County Road C. The applicant has subsequently revised his request such that only the minimum amount of additional height is being requested to make the sign visible over the top of Investor's Savings. No setback or size variance is now being requ~sted. 2. The city Council has continued consideration of this matter until February 24, 1992 and directed staff to send a copy of thte resolution passed by the Council to MNDOT. MNDOT has not responded to the City's request. 3. City staff also reviewed past files and minutes determined that Mr. Platt has expressed concern about impact of Investors Savings Bank on the visibility of business prior to construction of the bank and encouraged to look at signage changes which is what he is proposing. and the his was now 4. The Roseville Planning Commission, on a 4-2 vote, recommended approval of Michael PlattjFuddruckers request for a sign height variance at 2740 Snelling Avenue North subject to the condition that the variance only apply to the current restaurant operation. Alternatives: 1. Deny the variance based on the fact that no hardship or practical difficulty exists. 2. Grant the variance based on thè finding that hardship and practical difficulties exist on the site. Policy Objectives: