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4.1 , Inc. to replace the existing pylon sign at Rosedale Square a new pylon two monument Specifically, the applicant seeks approval to constmct a foot multi-tenant monument sign with 405 sq. ft. of sign area (not actual signage) adjacent to the parking lot at the intersection of Lincoln Drive and County Road C; the of a 14 feet tall multi-tenant monument sign 72 sq. of sign area at the easterly access into the Byerly's (from County Road C); and the construction ofa 14 feet taU multi-tenant monument sign with 72 sq. of sign area at the main (southerly) access to site from Lincoln Drive. Section 1005.01 (Minimal Dimensional Requirements) states structures must be set back a minimum of 30 feet from a property line adjacent a public street (corner lot). 4.3 Section 1009.03M (Ground Signs) states: In lieu ofa pylon sign, a ground sign would be pern1itted. Ground signs may be of equal sign area allowed for pylon signs in the same zoning district. Ground signs shall be limited to a maximum of eight feet in height. Ground signs may be set back from street rights-of-way a distance equal to one half of the setback (15 feet) for pylon signs in the same zoning district. 4.4 Section 1009.08E limits pylon and ground signs to a maximum size of sq. ft. 4.5 Section 1009.08G states: The height of pylon signs shall be limited to 20 feet in B-1, B- IB, b-2, B-3, B-4 and B-6 districts and 25 feet in SC and I districts. 4.6 The City Planner has determined that the City Code only affords this property one monument or pylon sign. Prior to an October 1992 Code amendment, three monument or pylon signs would have been allowed on the Rosedale Square parcel. Similarly, a Code amendment in April 1993 reduced the height of pylon signs in business and industrial districts. 5.0 STAFF COMMENTS/FINDINGS: 5.1 On May 22, 1989, the Roseville City Council approved a sign size variance for Lincoln Management Company to allow the installation of the existing double pole pylon sign. The rational in 1989 was that three pylon signs were allowed by the City Code but it made more sense to construct one and grant a size variance (additional 54 sq. ft. of sign area) not to exceed 254 sq. ft. 5.2 Rosedale Square is addressed as 1601 1677 County Road C but the mall primarily faces Lincoln Drive. The mall is "L" shaped with smaller tenant spaces that are difficult to sign, especially those near or at the corner of the building. The mall is also well set back from Snelling Avenue and County Road C (main thoroughfares), and other structures have been constmcted since Rosedale Square. PF3617_RVBA_120104.doc - Page 2 of6