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~2" Planning File 749 - Richard Knutson request for variance to sign setback at 2151 North Snelling Avenue Presentation Mr. Frank Freese of Lawrence Sign Company represented the applicant, The sign setback requirements in the zoning district are 30 feet for the front yard and 25 feet for the side yard. Mr. Freese indicated that the applicant proposes to place the sign within 20 feet of the side yard and 20 feet of the front yard. He stated that the sign was proposed to be placed at a 45 degree angle so that traffic would see it from all four sides. Discussion Mr. Membrez commented that sign variances on the west side of Snelling south of County Road B are becoming a very critical problem. He indicated that the Connnission has re- corrnnended approval on other variances in the same area and that it is getting hard to control. Mr. V. Johnson indicated that the Commission has been critized for making the west side of Snelling into another "South Robert Street". He stated that the applicant has not demon- strated that there is a hardship involved with the placement of the sign on this site. He pointed out that when the variance had been granted to Arby's that the applicant had demon- strated that unless the variance was granted, the visibility of his sign would be greatly hindered. Mr. Pope asked if the applicant would be willing to dedicate 10 feet of right-of-way on County Road B. Mr. Knutson indicated that he was currently negotiating with the County and did not feel at this time that he wanted to make any committments on the right-of-way along County Road B. Mr. Eagles indicated that he would be opposed to placing a condition on the Commission recommendation that would require a dedication of 10 feet of right-of-way on County Road B. Mr. V. Johnson indicated that the code should apply and was opposed to any variance. Mr. G. Johnson felt that the leverage being applied to obtain the dedication of right-of-way on County Road B was too harsh c Mr. Pope indicated that he did not favor the variance in the first place and secondly, would not vote in favor of it unless the dedication of right~of~way was included, Recorrnnendation Mr. G. Johnson moved that the Commission recommend approval of a 10 foot variance to the front yard sign setback requirement at 2151 North Snellingo The motion died for lack of second, Mrs. Demos moved and Mr. Kellett seconded ~ that the COImTlission recommend approval of a 10 foot variance to the front yard sign setback requirement at 2151 North Snelling with the condition that 10 feet of additional right~of-way be dedicated on County Road B. Roll Call, Ayes: Demos. Nays: V, Jolmson, Membrez, Eagles, Kellett, G. Jolmson and Pope.