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-3- Planning File 742 - Q & W Development Company request for rezoning from I-I to B-3, special use permit and variance to sign height and size at 2755 Long Lake Road Presentation Mr. Tom Rooney, attorney representing the Q & W Developnent Company indicated that his client is seeking a rezoning to B-3 and special use permit which would permit the sales and service of Winnebago MOtor Homes. He also indicated that his client is seeking a variance which would permit a 40 foot high sign with a total area of 237 square feet on each face. The code permits a maximum height of 25 feet and 100 square feet in area. A representative of the Wirmebago Realty Corporation indicated that this development would be used as a prototype of future sales and services developments for Wizmebago across the COtmtry. The project is anticipated to cost approx:imately 3/4 of a million dollars. Discussion Mr. Pope preferred that breakoff block be utilized on the exterior of the building instead of regular concrete blocks. Mr. Membrez felt that the proposed developnent would be a fine addition to the Village. Mr. Jean Parranto suggested that no parking or storage of vehicles be pennitted within 30 feet of the front property line. He also asked that the Commission give careful consideration to the height of the proposed sign. He stated if the sign variBIlce were approved that it was very possible that White Motor Company may also be requesting a sign variance in the future. The Winnebago Realty representative indicated that in order to have visibility from Highway 35 W that the sign variance was necessary. Mr. Pope indicated that the other sign height variances that have been granted along Highway 35 W had worked out very well. Mr. Pope indicated that if this variance were granted to a location which is away from the freeway, that the Commission would probably ~e faced with the prospect of other similar requests in the future. He indicated that perhaps the sign ordinance deserves to be reviewed. Reconunendation Mr. Eagles moved and Mr. Membrez seconded that the Commission recommend approval of Q & W Development Company's request for rezoning from I -1 to B-3 and special use permit at 2755 Long Lake Road with the condition that breakoff block be used for the exterior of the building in place of regular concrete block. Roll Call, Ayes: G. Johnson, Membrez, Demos, Eagles and Pope. Nays: None. Mr. Eagles moved and Mr. G. Johnson seconded, that the C(JIJJIlission reconnnend approval of Q & W. Development Company's request for variance to sign height and size at 2755 Long Lake Road. Roll Call, Ayes: G. Johnson, Membrez, Demos, Eagles and Pope. Nays: None. Mrs. Demos moved and Mr. G. Johnson seconded, that the Commission instruct Midwest Planning and Research to prepare a report regarding signing and to make reconunendations of any changes that should be made in the present Village sign ordinance. Roll Call, Ayes: G. Johnson, Membrez, Demos, Eagles and Pope. Nays: None.