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Zoning File #1790 <br />January 11, 1993 <br />Page 2 <br />The sign is a standard directional type sign with a green <br />background and white lettering. The sign shall be located 5' from <br />side and road lot lines as required by code and will create no <br />!3iting problems for the users of the intersection. Per the plans <br />submitted with the application, the sign will be 1 1/2x2' measuring <br />3 s.f. in area. <br />The City's ordinances do not allow directional signs of this <br />type. Signs that advertise the various churches in the City <br />located along the x'oadways have been grandfathered in as they have <br />been installed prior to the City's regulations for signage. The <br />many signs that appear around the City advertising garage sales <br />when placed within the road right-of-ways are removed. Residents <br />are encouraged to place these informational signs on adjacent <br />private properties. These are temporary informational signs and <br />are removed as soon as the garage sales are completed. <br />Signs such as the directional sign requested in this <br />application are rot addressed in the code and can only be allowed <br />via appropriate variance approvals. <br />Hardship Statement <br />Refer to Exhibit A-1. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1.Are the hardships presented by the applicant unique - <br />will there be similar requests if this variance is <br />approved? <br />2. Is the Minnetonka Center for the Arts a unique use? <br />3.Should the Code be amended to allow directional signs for <br />similar uses or i.s it appropriate to address each request <br />through a variance review. <br />If approved, the applicant shall be advised to obtain the <br />necessary access easement to allow for regular maintenance of sign. <br />The owner of the property, Keith Erickson, shall be required to <br />execute the approval resolution. The applicant will also be <br />responsible for obtaining a building permit.