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<br />variance No. 2005-02 <br />March 28, 2005 <br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br />Findings of Fact <br /> <br />A. <br /> <br />That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject <br />property, including size, shape, topography, location or <br />surroundings, that the strict application of the zoning ordinance is <br />found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at <br />variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this <br />Chapter. <br /> <br />There are special circumstances applicable to the subject <br />property. Due to the relative size of the lot and the setback <br />of the building from the street, the installation of additional <br />signage will allow Target the ability to identify the store. <br />The variance will also allow this property to be utilized in a <br />manner that is consistent with similar surrounding commercial <br />uses. <br /> <br />B. <br /> <br />That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation <br />and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. <br /> <br />The granting of the variance for secondary wall sign is <br />necessary to preserve property rights, which allows Target the <br />ability to properly identify the business. <br /> <br />C. <br /> <br />That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental <br />to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. <br /> <br />The granting of a variance for the secondary wall sign will <br />not be detrimental to the area. The existing sign, which is <br />180 square feet, in conjunction with the proposed 20 square <br />feet sign would not exceed the maximum area allowed by code. <br />Additionally, the proposed secondary wall sign is proposed to <br />be placed on the far west corner and is approximately 290 feet <br />from the existing sign. This will minimize the visual clutter <br />found on structures with multiple wall signs. <br /> <br />D. <br /> <br />That the granting of a <br />General Plan of the City. <br /> <br />variance <br /> <br />will <br /> <br />not <br /> <br />adversely <br /> <br />affect <br /> <br />the <br /> <br />The granting of the proposed variance will not adversely affect <br />the General Plan of the City. The land use designation of <br />General Commercial (GC) allows signage in conjunction with <br />retail uses. <br /> <br />VA 05-2 <br />3f~JgT5 <br /> <br />