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EXTRACT FROM MINUTES NEW BRIGHTON PLANNING `COMMISSION AUGU5T 21, 1984 TOM THUMB - VN-237 Don Kaufman, Kaufman Sign Company .stated. that the proposed 8:50 P.M. - sign did not project above the building and that because of 9:OO,P.M. Brenda Krueger's interpretation of the ordinance he was re- quired to go through the .expense of a variance to have a sign which extendsmore than 18" below the facia. Chairman Williams asked how most other Tom Thumb signs are mounted. Mr. Kaufman tated that most Tom. Thumbs are now constructed with a mansard roof for signage. Attempting here to mount sign of value.. Commissioner Solberg asked if the proposed sign mounting would be safe. Mr. Kaufman stated it was. Commissioner Livingston asked if the facia could be widened to 3 feet. Mr. Kaufman stated `t hat would be a decision which would have to be made by the Tom Thumb Company. It would have to be a false facia with the sign probably put. up first and the facia built around it. Commissioner Livingston asked if the angle irons would make it look unfinished and safe. Mr. Kaufman responded that the angle irons would be painted , the sign would look finished, and the sign would be attached to a 6 foot header. Chairman Williams asked staff if this proposal improves on a non- conforming sign. Staff stated it was still her opinion t-hat unique and unusual circumstance and undue hardship had not been demonstrated to warrant a variance, signab7e area was available. Mr.Kaufman stated that the signable area was questionable since the sign would have to be under 6 feet in height and subject to vandalism. No one was present .from the public to speak. Motion by Williams, seconded by Baker to close the public hearing. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Motion by Baker, seconded by Williams to adopt a RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST VN-237, sign for Tom Thumb and to make the following corrections to the staff recommended resolution under the Findings of Fact. 2. That-the building was built many years ago with a one foot facia. 3. That the old roof sign was destroyed by a tornado. 4. .Eliminate '4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried.