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FILE #16-3879 <br />November 21, 2016 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br />Practical Difficulties Statement <br />Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and <br />should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Analysis <br />The proposed sign appears to meet the intent of sign regulations: provide opportunities for clear <br />commercial communication in a way that does not impact the traveling public while at the same <br />time enhancing the commercial streetscape. The subject property, due to its development <br />pattern established over the past several decades, has limited locations for freestanding signage <br />that would not remove parking stalls (the site provides the bare minimum of required signage). <br />The planned two pole structure attempts to emulate the design goals of the monument sign <br />regulations while preserving its functionality by elevating it above the parked cars. Staff supports <br />the variance. <br />Public Comments <br />To date, Staff has received no comments from interested parties. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br />property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br />2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variances, if granted, will not alter the <br />essential character of the neighborhood? <br />3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br />impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br />4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />