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Camegaran, LLC - Schoolhouse Square Sign Variance City Council Memo - August 2, 2004 Page 2 RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission reviewed these variances at their July 12, 2004 meeting, and recommended approval of the following: . Voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the use of projecting signs at Schoolhouse Square, based on variance criteria A, which is listed below. The Commission also included a condition that any projecting signs on the building could not be back-lit signs. A. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. . Voted 5-2 to recommend approval of allowing the west side of the building to exceed 5% signage, up to a maximum of 6%, using criteria A & D. A. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. D. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by Chapter 10 to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. No non-conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same district, and no permitted or nonconforming use of lands, or buildings in other districts shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance. ATTACHMENTS Arbor Lakes Sign Criteria Wall Area/Sign Area calculations Color Renderings (Council Only) Application BACKGROUND INFORMATION Zoning Classification The subject property is zoned C-3, Community Regional Commerce. Existing Condition There are currently no signs on the building. l