Variance-Exceed Maximum Sign Ht.S
• April 17, 1985
Case No: 85 -23
Applicant: Rudy Luther's Hopkins Motors Inc.
Location: 459 West Excelsior Avenue
Subject: Variance to exceed maximum sign height
STAFF FINDINGS & COMMENTS: Kerrigan
1. The subject application is in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit request
to construct an auto dealership on the present Hopkins Theatre site. The sign
as proposed is located in the front yard setback which would also require ap-
proval of a variance. No plan of the sign detailing size, construction was pre -
sented at the time of the review. 427.42(14) of the Zoning Ordinance limits the
height of a sign to 35 feet. The applicant has stated he had not determined at
this time how many feet over the requirement that the sign will actually be con-
structed. This would have to be detailed in any approval.
2. The zoning ordinance states that a variance shall only be granted because of
undue hardship due to circumstances peculiar and unique upon such parcel. Re-
cently the Commission denied a similar request by Walser Corporation for its'
auto sales lot located to the east.
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