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Page 2 vN-183 This particular situation may be somewhat unique as there are actually two institutional uses operating from the same building while the ordinance permits just one sign for the property. Staff suggested that the applicant .approach the church about the possibility of erecting a single, new wall sign displaying both the church name and the name of the Montessori School. It is our understanding that this could not be worked out. One thing is not clear from the application is the intended location of the ground sign. It appears that the applicant would like to locate the sign somewhere between the two drive- ways servicing the site. There is not sufficient room in this area to place a ground sign meeting the 10 foot setback require- ment. There is, however, sufficient space to the south of the southern driveway to place a ground sign meeting setback require- ments. The practical difficulty confronting the school is that without a permanent solution being worked out through the variance request, the only signing available would be for a seasonal sign. A seasonal sign permit can be issued only once each year and is valid for only a 30-day period. The school has used this option the last two years but have indicated they are having problems with identification and enrollment. As the zoning code shows an intent to provide institutions with signing, the present request would not appear to be inconsistent with the intent of the sign ordinance. Planning Commission Recommendation At their February 21st meeting, the Board of Review adopted the attached resolution 78-4 recommending approval of the variance application subject to certain conditions. STAFF RECOMMENIl~TION Staff recommends that VN-183 be approved by waiving the reading and adopting the attached resolution. ~~~~ s F. W inkels, City Planner Gary Hu~it, City Manager