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Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting June 5, 1985 Planning File ~ - Northwestern District of the Christian and Missionary and Alliance Church rezoning from R1 to B1 and variance to parking, at the northwest corner of Garden Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Presentation Mr. Dahlgren indicated that the council had recently amended the city's comprehensive plan for this property, and that the proposed rezoning from R1 to B1 was consistent with that plan. The B1 district allows for office buildings. Mr. Dahlgren noted that the applicant propose construction involving two variances; the first reducing the number of parking spaces from the required 26 to the proposed 17, and the second involving setback of a proposed ground sign to six feet from the new Lexington Avenue right-of-way line versus the 30 foot ordinance requirement. Mr. Dahlgren noted that the proposed structure incorporated a hip roof and was residential in character. Mr. Melvin Paul, president, noted that they had adjusted their site plan to provide the greater building setback on the north, and move the storage room of the building further to the south along the west wall in an effort to increase the setback from the neighboring residential properties. He indicated he had met with the three adjacent owners each of which desired a different type of screening. The property to the west requested Colorado Blue Spruce be used for screening, the property to the northwest requested a cedar board fence, and the property to the north simply wanted the area landscaped between their property line and the building. Discussion Mr. Matson asked what was the specific setback proposed for the ground sign. No dimension was noted on the plans. Mr. Dahlgren stated that the sign scaled six feet from the new property line on Lexington Avenue. Mr. Wiski asked for the reason the sign variance was requested, and specifically what the sign would look like. Mr. Paul indicated that the sign was directed toward Lexington Avenue traffic. Mr. Sessing (architect for the developer?) indicated the sign would be a masonry sign possibly illuminated by ground lights. It would not be internally lit. Ms. Dressler questioned why the sign faced Lexington. She stated traffic typically sees the sign best if it is oriented perpendicular to the flow of traffic. Mr. Paul indicated that if the commission preferred an alternate location or orientation, they would agree to it. Ms. Dressler asked what the sign would specifically say. Mr. Paul indicated "Northwest District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance".