4410 RUCKER AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

FINDIN(33 AND CONCLUSION8: C�rlon No. 1: That the variance is necessary because of exceptional or exVaordinary cirwmstances regarding the size, shape, topography, or loeation ai �he subjed propertY; or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject propertY that conformed to the zoning code in eliect when the improvement was constructed. a. Flndinps: The applicant states that the aubject propeRy hes unique dreumstances regaraing the locatbn of the buibi�9 � the subjed site and an existing non�conforming afgn shucture. The subject property has an existing freestending sipn that is considered nonconformi�g with regards to height. This sign was construded in 1953, and later remodeled and replaced in 1983. At that time the Ciry approved the sign to a heighl of 24 teet wilh no setback from the property line. The sign was construded in accordance wifh all pertnit requirements in effect al the time. Due to a street widening projed, the applicant is ptoposing lo relocate the sign 15 feet north ot its curtent locatfon on sile. The sign area and height will remain the same, however lhe new sign will only be setback 2 feet from ths east end west property lines rather than the required 9 Y:• The applicant has stated that due to Me irregular shape oi the lot, and lhe location ot the exisNng strudure on afte, the propo�ed location of the sign is the only possible area for a sign on aite. The lot is triangular in shape measuring 75 feet wide along lhe south property line, and narrowing to 10 feet wide across the north property line. In order to maintain any visibility of the sign it needs to be located as far north on site, so that lhe existing building does not block the sign. b, Co�cluslons:. Tho existing structure was conshucted prior to zoning code standards coming into eftecl, and therefore lhe structure would be considered legat nonconfortning related to setbadcs and height. The applicants proposal for the setback variance and sign height at the proposed sotback are necessitated by the unique featurea of the site, in partiwlar the location of the existing building on site, as well as the ircegular shape ot the lot. The new sign will actually be moving towards wnfo;mance, by providing for some setback, rather than the zero setbacF: it has existing. The proposed location o( the siQn takes into account the limitations of the site, while still providing for visibility of the sign. All other aspects ot lhe sign will be in compliance wilh current code requirements.