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.6- Recommendation j\1:r 0 Rukavina moved and Mr, G, Johnson seconded, that the Commission recommend denial of Chandler Wilbert Vault Company's request for rezoning from R-l to 1>1 at 2270 North Hamline Avenue. Roll Call, Ayes~ Haste1, Cushing, G. Johsnon) V.. Johnson, Rukavina and Grauel. Nays; None. Planning File 948 - Hess Kline request for variance to sign ordinance at 2775 Highway 35W Presentation Mr, Jean Parranto, representing Hess Kline, indicated that Hr. Kline is constructing a Volvo Dealership on the west side of Long Lake Road for which a sign variance had previously been approved which would permit a sign 34 feet high and 238 square feet. He indicated this sign would not be constructed if the proposed variance were approved. He stated that Kline is now proposing to construct a sign on the Volvo Property 34 feet high and 72 square feet. He is also proposing to construct the same size sign for the Volvo dealership on the Kline Oldsmobile property next to Highway 35W. Because this would be considered an advertising sign, a var- iance is being requested. Discussion Mr. Rukavina stated that he could not see the need for the two signs and felt that the Commission would be permitting the development of a forest of signs in that area. Recomnendation Mr. Rukavina moved and Mrs. Cushing seconded, that the Conunission recommend denial of Hess Kline's request for varia~nce to sign ordinmlce at 2775 Highway 3S W. Roll Call, Ayes: Cushing, G. Johnson and Rukavina. Nays: Hastel, V. Johnson and Grauel. Planning File 947 - James Larson request for division of lot at 2228 North Rosewood Mr. James Larson indicated that he proposes to divide the lot into two lots. One of the new lots would contain their existing home and he plans to construct a new home on the other lot. He stated that previously a drainage easement existed on the western portion of the lot but that because the stonn sewer has now been constructed the drainage easement is no longer necessary. Discussion Mr. Rukavina asked if there was any restriction in the deed regarding the size of the lot, HI', Larson stated that he did not know 0 Mr. Ernest Cutting, Attorney representing several residents in the neighborhood, presented to the Planning Commission copies of several documents. including a deed which indicated that the property in question had a deed restriction which required a minimum area of 10,000 square feet. The proposed lots do not each contain 10,000 square feet. Mr. Cutting also indicated that no lot in the neighborhood has an area of less than 12,000 square feet. He stated that the deed restrictions are in effect until 1981o Mr. Larson requested that his application be withdrawn.