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Zoning File #1074 <br />September 10, 1986 <br />Page 2 <br />The proposed location of the sign per Section 10.61, Subdivision <br />1 (F) must not be placed so as to interfere with proper functioning of <br />a traffic sign or signal. Note the sign is proposed 30+ feet back <br />from intersection and will not create a sighting problem for users of <br />roadways. That is if Navarre Lane is ever open for public use. <br />Navarre Lane has never been officially vacated. Get out to the site, <br />staff sees no potential hazards with signage at intersection of 15 and <br />19 nor of other adjacent controlled intersections along Shadywood <br />Road. <br />Staff's major concern is with the overall height of the <br />structure. The actual signage area for a single surface appears to be <br />approximately 45+ s.f. - applicant should confirm. Ordinance is not <br />clear, should area of cross he included, if so add another 33+/- s.f. <br />(h of 66 s.f.). <br />Staff is not aware of any other church signage in the City that <br />approaches this level of usage. <br />Applicant should also confirm that lighting for sign will meet <br />standards of Section 10.61, Subdivision 1 (C) and Subdivision 2 (B). <br />Issues for consideration: <br />1. Is the allowed signage area within Section 10.61, Subdivision <br />(2) of 12 s.f. per surface adequate for church, school, library <br />users? <br />a) If not, should the code be amended? <br />b) If the code is adequate and City wishes to address each <br />individual case as a variance, how does this application <br />relate to ordinances and other signage approved for churches <br />in the City? <br />1) Setback- Sign meets required distance from lot <br />lines and intersection. <br />2) Traffic Interference - Sign will not interfere with <br />traffic signals or signs nor pose hazards to users of <br />adjacent intersection. <br />3) Height - the sign exceeds allowed height of 8 feet <br />by a 150% variance. The 22 foot height and bulk of the <br />sign is well in excess of any other church sign <br />approved in a residential zone. Planning Commission <br />members please advise if you know of any commercial - <br />like signs in residential zones that reach these <br />standards? <br />