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Zoning File #1074 September 10, 1986 Page 3 4) Area - the sign exceeds the allowed area by a 375% variance. Once again, staff seeks Planning Commission input - are you aware of any other commercial -like signs in residential zones that reach these standards for area? Staff recommends that the Grace Baptist Church be advised to install the "standard" model sign and recommend approval of the following variances: 1. Height Variance Required = 8' Existing = 10' or 125% Proposed = 17' or 213% 2. Area Variance Required = 12 s.f. Existing = ? Proposed = 30 s.f. or 2.50% Approval is based on the following findings: 1. The 17' sign is more consistent with previous commercial -like signs approved for residential zones. 2. The sign will not interfere with the functioning of traffic signals or signage nor pose hazards for users of public roadways. 3. The church has had a sign in excess of required standards within the street yard for several years without any reports of problems. 4. The unique shape of the lot and the location of the church building in relation to the approved height and proposed location of the sign wi 11 serve to lessen the impact of such structure. Additional Comments and Planning Commission Recommendation: December 3, 1986 Additional Exhibits Exhibit G - Herald I Sign Model Exhibit H - Planning Commission Minutes of 9/15/86 The applicant resubmitted a second signage plan (Exhibit G) per the directives of the Planning Commission at their first review. The sign was to be trimmed back in height and to concentrate on "lower and larger" reader boards (Exhibit H) as applicant advised the church had a definite need for additional space to provide a readable message, schedule of services and church name.