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3.0 STAFF REVIEW & FINDINGS 3.1 Pylon signs are structures and Section 1005.01A(1) requires a 30 foot minimum front yard setback for all structures. The applicant seeks a variance to allow the sign to remain in its current location and for the installation of additional signage on the pylon sign pole that does not encroach further into the front yard setback than that of the existing Mobil sign. 3.2 Section 1013.02 requires the applicant to demonstrate a physical hardship and demonstrate that no practical alternatives exist that would reduce the need for a variance. 3.3 The structure, site, and sign were constructed 42 years ago prior to current regulations, thus creating the pre-existing non-conformity. 3.4 The gas/service station, constructed to maximize the site, offers no alternative for relocating the existing pylon. The current parking lot and drive lane area are located in the front of the structure and cover 90+ percent of the site except for small grass areas along Rice Street and McCarron Street. 3.5 The additional signage will not exceed the code requirement allowed in the B-3 General Business District. Section 1009 .08E allows a maximum of 100 square feet for a pylon sign. The existing (28.8 square feet) and proposed (20.64 square feet) signage equals 49.44 square feet, which is 50 percent of the maximum allowed for a pylon sign in a B-3 General Business District. The proposed sign addition will also be further (1.6 feet) away from the Rice Street property line than the existing Mobil sign (zero). 3.6 The proposed variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, provided standards/conditions are attached to insure that redevelopment of the site is completed in accordance with the plans proposed by the applicant. 4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based on the findings outlined in Section 2.5 and Section 3.3 - 3.6 of this report, staff recommends approval of the request for a variance to allow installation of 20.64 square feet of additional signage on the pre-existing non-conforming pylon sign for Tom's Mobil Service, located at 1935 Rice Street North. 5.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On July 14, 1999 the Roseville Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the variance request by Joseph Duellman. At this hearing, the Commission questions regarding signs, future sight lines adjacent Rice Street, and whether limitations can be placed on proposed sign so as to not affect a drivers clear view of Rice Street. Staff indicated that a condition could be placed on the variance that would limit the location of the bottom of the additional sign. The Roseville Planning Commission recommended (6-0) approval of the request by Joseph Duellman for a variance to Section 1005.01A(1) based on the findings PF3128 - RCA (072699).doc Page 2 of 2