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, vN-1.56 -2- Discussion° The property in_question is considered a building of multiple ':occupancy having individual entrances and for purposes of signing is governed by Section l~?-200.. paragraph fc) of the Zoning Code. The above mentioned Section indicates that each occupant may display one individual wall sign while the buildings may be identified by a single ground sign omly, displaying the name of the bu i ding only. The applicant is request~.ng a variance because in this case he wishes to have two ground signs, one. of which is a directory sign. The applicant has an existing ground sign along I-35TnT -and east of the E-Z Mini buildings (see attached drawing of sign). `This existing sign is non-conforming because it exceeds in `size the allowable limits in the sign ordinance. The existing sign is 25 feet in height and is ?08 square feet in area. Code regulations would allow a sign not exceeding 35 in height and 170 square feet in area. In addition, there may be a question cp~hether this.-existing sign identifies the building(s) only or an individual business"i.e.,E-Z Mini Gtorage. In respect to this variance application, we would note that the Council considered a previous application for signs at the .above location at its meeting of September 9, 1975° The action of the Council was as follows: "Motion by Eagon, seconded by Fisher, to find a hardship exists anc~ that the variance is in compliance with the purpose and intent of Chapter HIV of the Zoning Code and to approve VN-1~6 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the variance apply to the proposed sign on 5th Wit. NW, signed by the Building and Planning Coordinator and dated 919/75; 2. "That such sign on 5th St, be made to 6 panels on each side; 3. That such sign on 5th St. be setback 13~ feet from. the property line on 5th Ave.; ~< That no variance be granted for the sign on I-35TH]; 5. That all other signs on the property be removed with the exception of sma:il wall signs. on the interior of the project that are not legible from 5 h St. or T-35GJ, 6. That such variance. to terminate upon subdivision or additiona building or construction on the property;