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/ V N Schiferl asked staff for the history of the other sites that have less than a 30 foot set back. Gundlach replied that the Dairy Queen patio existed before outdoor patio requirements were in effect and the other locations were approved thru Planned Unit Developments. Schiferl asked if the Old Highway 8 Plan Study had proposed a review of the set back. Gundlach replied that she is not aware of any changes to the set back in that study. Danger stated that the Commission should be considerate of the businesses in the area that have been affected by the smoking ban and recommend approval of the application as submitted. Zisla replied that the standards must be met to maintain the ordinance. Danger stated that there should be exceptions that should be considered. Baker stated that since there is an alternative location it should be considered, and added that it would improve the safety of the location. He is unable to approve the application as it is presented, since no hardship has been provided other than financial. O'Brien asked if a code change should be considered to change the set back for Old Highway 8. Gundlach replied a code amendment to reduce the setback could be considered if directed by the Commission and Council. Howard stated that he would be in favor of exploring a change to the business district of Old Highway 8, if it would help improve the area. Schiferl agreed that a change should be explored. Danger stated that a hardship has been proven, since the smoking ban has impacted the business. Baker replied that there are other locations that the patio could be relocated too, thus they don't meet the hardship criteria. Johnson replied that it is not an alternative to relocate the patio to the west or south of the building due to costs and they are asking for what other businesses within the City already have. O'Keefe stated that he would like to amend staffs recommendation and to encourage the Council to consider an amendment to the required setback for those properties lying within the Old Highway 8 corridor. Motion by Baker, second by O'Brien to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND HAVE STAFF LOOK AT ALTERNATES THAT WOULD NOT INCLUDE A VARINACE. 7 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Public Hearing: SP2008-017 Special Use Permit to Amend an Existing Comprehensive Sign Plan for 900 Long Lake Road The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow an amendment to the existing Comprehensive Sign Plan governing allowed signage at 900 Long Lake Road. The amendment would consist of allowing a wall -mounted sign on the south fagade of the building. The proposed sign would be 73 SF and no other wall signs are either existing or proposed on this fagade of the building. Other signs on the site include two ground signs: one facing Long Lake Road and one facing 1-694, and one wall mounted sign on