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J. Lasko moved to recommend granting a variance of approximately 95' sq ft for two ground signs too close, in this case, preview board to the monument ground sign at the north exposure of the property. Code requires 200 sq ft distance, applicant shows 105' on the plans. S. Hoff-Smith seconded the motion. Conaway, Spalding, Hoff-Smith, Koeth, Lasko - yes; Bohlmann - no. Motion passes 5-1. J. Lasko moved to recommend granting a variance, which is calculated based upon the agreed upon modifications to the plans, in relation to the overall signage on the building of an amount smaller than the 36.5 sq ft that is currently requested. Code permits 222.7 sq ft, applicant shows 258.75', expecting the variance if any will be reduced based upon agreed upon modifications to the plans. W. Spalding seconded the motion. Spalding, Hoff-Smith, Koeth, Lasko - yes; Conaway, Bohlmann - no. Motion passes 4-2. J. Lasko moved to recommend granting a variance of 12 sq ft' of the height for the ground sign. code permits 50', applicant shows 62 sq ft. Hoff-Smith seconded the motion, which failed unanimously. Motion fails 6-0. IV. NEW BiTSINESS: Value City Furniture, 4700 Great Northern Blvd, (WRD 4): Proposal consists of exterior modifications to the existing building. Planning Director Wenger reported that the proposal consists of exterior modifications to the former Dick's in Olmsted Plaza on Great Northern Boulevard. During the pre-submission conference, a number of recommendations were made for the fagade, some of which were made, including adding brick wainscoting so that EIFS does not contact the ground, as an alternative to EIFS, consider concrete stain of existing block, consider detailing EIFS to add interest and break up expanse of wall, and consider :aising center glass in height to accentuate entry area and create better proportion. To the rear of the building, the applicant proposes to modify the existing dock area so that the height of the parapet matches the height of the existing store. They are also proposing to add a customer pick up area. Ms. Wenger recommended that this proposal be forwarded to the Architectural Review Board for review and onto the Board of Zoning Appeals for consideration of variances. Assistant Building Commissioner Rymarczyk said the applicant presented two elevations, both of which would require variances. The first option would require a 99.5 square foot variance for a wall sign larger than what is allowed by code (code permits 100 sq ft, applicant shows 199.5 sq ft), and a 3%2' variance for height of sign (code permits 4', applicant shows 71/2'). The second option would require a 1'3" foot height variance for a wall sign higher than code permits (code permits 4', applicant shows 5.3"). Additionally, the applicant requires a special permit for altering the rear of the building as they are adding to the existing wall. City Engineer Durbin reported that a letter from Engineering was sent to Mr. Elizondo with 14 items needing correction. Significant items required by Engineering include details on how the rear loading area would be reconstructed, improvement plans, and detail on the rear drive aisle which does not meet minimum width requirements for two way traffic. There may also be a need for an additional downspout if the canopy at the customer pick up area exceeds 200 sq ft. Finally, the plans must show where the existing dumpster will be relocated. Daniel Cline, architect, indicated they will be occupying the former Dick's Sporting Good location and will significantly change the front. The rear roof will be raised to allow more ceiling space inside to match the existing parapet height. The dumpster will be relocated. In discussion with the Assistant City Engineer, the architect feels many of the items in the letter will be eliminated. While visiting the 5