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-6- 7) That the staff review the possibility of moving the fire hydrant located near the corner of the L. Roll Call, Ayes: Hatson, Moeller, DeBenedet and ~liski. Nays: Johnson, Berry and Dressler. Planning File 1.511 - Willmus Companies request for variance to sign setback at 2845 Hamline Avenue. Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated the Hamline Office Building was constructed ten feet too close to the property line and a variance was obtained. The applicant now proposes to construct a thirty square foot ground sign ten feet from the property line. A thirty foot setback is required. Hr. Dahlgren commented this looked like a reasonable proposal. Mr. Daubney, attorney representing the applicant, indicated that originally the building was constructed too close to the property line because of a surveyor error. He stated the sign would have interior illumination. Discussion Letters were received from ~1r. Walter Stoltz, and r.1r. Edward Balck, Hamline House Condominium owners, opposing the proposed variance. The proposed sign indicates the address of the Hamline Office Building and a number to call for leasing information. r'irs. Dressler indicated she didn't see why a sign should be permitted \'lhich permanently included leasing information. Sara, representing Willmus Companies, indicated the reference to leasing information could be removed. Recomnendation Matson moved, Moeller seconded that the Commission recOJ:IUrend approval of Vlillmus Companies request for variance to sign setback at 2845 Hamline Avenue, with the following conditions: 1) That the words "Leasing Information 631-1040" be permitted on the sign only for a period of six months. 2) That the sign be permitted in lieu of a 100 square foot, 25 foot high pylon sign. Roll Call, Ayes: Johnson, r.1atson, r-1oeller, Berry, DeBenedet, Dressler and Vliski. Nays: None.