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-8- Planning File 718 - Michels Construction Company request for rezoning from R-l to R-2 at 2986 and 2992 Woodbridge Presentation Some of the residents in the area of the application who stated that they lived within 250 feet of the property in question indicated they did not receive notices of the hearing. They indicated it was their desire to have the hearing continued until the next regular Planning Commission meeting since they did not have an opportunity to get together with their neighbors to discuss the proposal. Mr. Jlin Michels, representing Michels Construction Company, indicated that he was agreeable to laying the matter over until the next Corrnnission meeting. Recommendation Mrs. Demos moved and Mr. Membrez seconded that Michels Construction Canpany's request for rezoning from R-l to R-2 at 2986 and 2992 Woodbridge be laid over until the next regular Commission meeting. Roll Call, Ayes: G. Johnson, V. Johnson, Membrez, Demos, Kellett and Pope. Nays; None. Planning File 719 - Condor Corporation request for variance to sign size and setback at 2860 North Snelling Avenue Presentation A representative of Condor Corporation indicated that the property in question is presently being developed as an All State Insurance Service and Sales Center. He stated that Condor was seeking a variance to the sign size and setback. The ord- inance provides for a maximtun of 70 square feet on each face of the sign and the applicant proposes to erect a sign of 90 square feet per face. The ordinance requires a minimum of 28~ foot setback from the front property line. Condor proposes a 12~ foot setback. Discussion Mr. Mike Schneider, Centennial Avenue, inquired as to what hardship necessitated a variance to the size of the sign. Mr. Roger McBeane, All State representative, indicated that there was no real hard- ship that they could point to. Mr. Kellett inquired as to what the function of the building would be. Mr. McBeane repolied that it would be used primarily for purposes of sales and service claims. Mr. V. Johnson indicated that he did not feel there had been a hardship established for the granting of either variance request. Reconunendation Mr. Membrez moved and Mr. Kellett seconded, that the Corrnnission recannmnd approval of Condor Corporation's request for variance to sign setback at 2860 North Snelling Avenue and recorrnnend denial of Condor Corporation's request for variance to sign size at 2860 North Snelling Avenue. Roll Call, Ayes: G. Johnson, Membrez, Demos, Kellett and Pope. Nays: V. Johnson.