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-3- Planning File 1291 - Midwest Diesel request for variance to zoning ordinance at 1743 West County Road C Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated that the applicant operates a truck repair service at this location, having done so for the past five years. The property on which the company is located was created in such a way that it is landlocked except for the provision of the 50 foot public right-of-way extending northerly from County Road C. This 50 feet is dedicated to the city but is maintained by the applicant. He noted that the applicant desires to construct a sign on this right-of-way so as to provide a means of identification from County Road C. Normally this would occur on the applicant's property, however, since the property is some distance from the road, the sign would not provide adequate identification. The proposed sign is to be constructed 35 feet from the north right-of-way of County Road C and would be located approximately one foot from the edge of the 50 foot right-of-way. The total sign area, as proposed, would be 32 square feet with a height of 22~ feet. The applicant would require the variance to permit them to build on the right-of- way as well as locate the sign 35 feet from the right-of-way at County Road C where a 40 foot setback is normally required. Discussion Mr. Mastel asked if anyone could then build a sign at the same location if the variance is given, should the current applicant move. Mr. Dahlgren indicated that this would be possible, but that the Commission could also attach conditions to the variance which would allow only them to build the sign. Mr. Simons asked why the sign was located so close to the easterly lot line. Mr. Dahlgren indicated that it was felt that the sign should be located as far to the east as possible to allow for the piling of snow when the road is plowed, as well as the possible widening of the road at some future date. Recommendation Mr. Rukavina moved and Mr. Mastel seconded, that the Planning Commission recommend that Midwest Diesel request for variance to zoning ordinance at 1743 West County Road C be approved provided that the applicant construct the sign as pr0posed in the application. Roll Call, Ayes: Simons, Dressler, Mastel, Rukavina, Johnson. Nays: None. Planning File 1295 - Union Carbide Corporation request to amend zoning ordinance Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated that the applicant is requesting the zoning ordinance be amended to include the maintenance and repair of gas cylinders; and the distri- bution and sale, storage, processing and packaging of flammable and non-flammable gas and liquids, and welding supplies; except gasoline and oil products; provided