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Ed Wolfe, representing Lutheran Church of the Ressurection, described the Church's request. He noted the existing sign was installed in 1958. There is more traffic on County Road D now. The proposed sign is flexible (a reader board) and could include events at the Church. Chair Rhody asked the Church what is the hardship? Mr. Wolfe said the signs are not visible from County Road D. The traffic moves quickly through the intersection. Member Wilke discussed spacing alternatives for signage along the building. Mr. Wolfe noted that direction for deliveries is important. Member Olson asked if driveway entrance signs are possible (yes). John Christenson, representing Resurrection Church, stated that the Church site is very large and is being re- planted. The Church and lot will not be seen by pass-by traffic without additional signage. Member Cunningham noted that the Montessori School is not affiliated with the Church. Could a second sign be allowed? (Yes) There were no other public comments. Chair Rhody closed the hearing. Chair Rhody explained that he found no hardship and there are viable alternatives on the site. Motion: Member Cunningham moved, seconded by Member Mulder, to recommend denial of a second sign, because of lack of unique physical hardship and because there are alternative solutions available. Member Klausing described the dilemma, the ordinance is clear and states that one sign is allowed. He asked if the geography of the Church lot (large corner lot) necessitates more visibility. Member Wilke noted that moving the corner sign to the west would allow better visibility. There is some visibility hardship coming north on Victoria. Member Mulder asked ifthere was signage on the building (Yes). Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Mulder, Olson, Cunningham, Rhody, Klausing, Wilke Nays: None 6d. Planning File 3095. Tom Weaver, 2330 Auerbach, request for a conditional use permit to construct a 22' x 44' (968 s.f.), 4-stall detached garage. Chair Rhody opened the hearing and requested Dennis Welsch to present a summary of the staff written report dated February 10, 1999. Member Mulder asked for clarification of building height and design as per the new ordinance on accessory buildings. Tom Weaver explained the design of the building and the size of the garage door (same as existing door). He noted that a gable roof would help direct the drainage more effectively than a hip roof. The garage will either be stucco or maintenance free siding of same color. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Chair Rhody closed the hearing. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Wilke to recommend approval of Tom and Marilyn Weaver's request for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a 968 S.f. detached accessory building at 2330 Auerbach Avenue North, based on the findings in Section 3 and with the conditions listed in Section 3 of the Request for Planning Commission Action of February 10, 1999.