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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday March 13, 1991 Page 5 be delayed to find out information about the K-C Hall sign in order to treat both properties consistently. DeBenedet also testified that perhaps the applicant could trade off the signage on the building for a larger pylon sign. DeBenedet pointed out that the existing signage on the building could be reduced after a reasonable time frame for amortization of the cost of the sign. Johanson replied that they still have to put up some signage on the building which would cost them more money. Johanson also pointed out that his customers were coming from a 50 mile radius whereas the K-C Hall customers are people who know the area. Johnson indicated her concern that the granting of this variance might set a precedent for additional requests along Snelling Avenue. Johanson stated that the sign company did the sign design but that the requirements from the zoning ordinance were misread. The sign company had indicated to him that this was the way to have a sign that is necessary. He stated that the cost difference was not that much, that if the sign would have worked, it would already have been up. Jopke researched the building permit records and found that the permit indicated that the sign at the Knights of Columbus was 96 sq. feet, 25 feet high and was setback 30 feet. Berry stated that address numbers should be provided and also should appear on cross street signs in the area. Goedeke stated that he was uncomfortable with the size because it was more than double what would be allowed. Goedeke stated his concern that it would set a precedent. stokes questioned if there was a similar request at the Kentucky Fried Chicken and expressed his concern that snelling Avenue would turn into a situation similar to South Robert Street where you have one sign after another. Stokes testified that the applicant needs a pylon sign but doesn't see a hardship to justify the additional area and height. Roberts stated that he did not see the hardship to justify the additional size. Roberts pointed out that the City is making an effort to review its ordinances and contain signs in the community. DeBenedet stated that he was concerned about the proposed signage. He said that something larger may be appropriate, similar to the size of the Knights of Columbus sign but not the 176 square feet requested. DeBenedet added that if the HOM letters were 3-4 feet high that it would be sufficient to allow motorists to make safe decisions. DeBenedet suggested that the