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Korean United Methodist Church <br />December 20, 1983 <br />Page 2 <br />VARIANCE REQUIRES: <br />STANDARDS FOR A VARIANCE: <br />Th.e cross is considered a sign and not <br />part of the building structure. Section <br />9-130(.i) of the ~zoni.ng code states that <br />"no wall sign sh:a11 have any part thereof <br />extend above or beyond the outline of the <br />6ui7ding or roof as viewed from the front <br />of the sign". <br />Section-9-040 of the zoning code states <br />that either one ground sign or one wall <br />sign is permitted for institutions in <br />R-~i residential zoning districts. <br />Section 8-230 of the zoning code states <br />that variances may be granted where the <br />applicant is able to prove that the follow- <br />ing conditions exist: <br />1. Undue Hardship <br />2. Unique Circumstances <br />3. No detriment to adjacent property <br />or the public as a whole. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: <br />Minutes Attached <br />APPLICANT'S RESPONSE: <br />In the attached letter the applicant states that unique circumstances <br />exist because the building was not originally designed as a church. <br />The applicant states that because the building formerly housed a <br />community resource center many people are confused, not knowing it is <br />now a church. <br />In addressing undue hardship the applicant feels it is detrimental for <br />the congregation not to be able to identify their place of worship with <br />a cross. The applicant has told staff that they feel it is necessary <br />to have the cross extend above the roof line for visibility to the <br />community. <br />STAFF ANALYSIS: <br />Staff originally recommended denial of the applicant's variance request. <br />In summary the staff report stated that "above roof signs" have not been <br />permitted, the applicant already had a sign permit approved which could <br />be modified to include a cross, and undue hardship and unique <br />circumstances were not sufficiently demonstrated. <br />