4410 RUCKER AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Criterion No. 1: That the variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regarding the size, shape, topography, or location of the subject property; or the location of a pre-existing improvement on the subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constructed. a. Find(ngs: The applicant states that the subject property has unique circumstances regarding the location of the building on the subject site and an existing non-conForming sign structure. The subject property has an existing freestanding sign that is considered nonconfortning with regards to height. This sign was constructed in 1953, and later remodeled and replaced in 1983. At that time the City approved the sign to a height of 24 feet with no setback from the property line. The sign was constructed in accordance with all permit requirements in effect at the time. Due to a street widening project, the applicant is proposing to relocate the sign 75 feet north of its current location on site. The sign area and height will remain the same, however the new sign will only be setback 2 feet from the east and west property lines rather than the required 9%,. The applicant has stated that due to the irregular shape of the lot, and the location of the existing strudure on site, the proposed location of the sign is the only possible area for a sign on site. The lot is triangular in shape measuring 75 feet wide along the 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 the existing buildinq does not block the sign. b• Concluslona:. The existing structure was constructed prior to zoning code standards coming into effect, and therefore the structure would be considered legal nonconfortning related to setbacks and height. The applicants proposat for the setback variance and sign height at the proposed setback are necessitated by the unique features of the site, in particular the location of the existiny �uilding on site, ae well as the irregular shape o( lhe lol. The new sign will actually be moving towards conformance, by providing for some setback, rather than the zero setback it has existing. The proposed location of the sign takes into account the limitations of the site, while still providing for visibility of the sign. All other aspects of the sign will be in compliance with current code requirements.