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ZuN I Nt; COMMi'ITEE - Minutes May 20, 1977 Pg. 2 11569. Motion by Dahlk, second by Voges to grant a variance of 520 feet from required distance between signs in A-1 District and a variance of 220 feet from required distance between signs in the C-2 District as per finding of fact : 1. Proposed sign isnecessary on the site of the bulk plant to direct customers to stain office in Black Earth. Bulk plant is not serviced. except by appointment. CONCLUSION: a. Proven case of unnecessary hardship. b. Variance preserves the zoning ordinance as much as possible without injustice to applicant. c. Variance is not contrary to rights of others or to the public interest. Motion carried. 11570. Motion by Voges second by Dahlk to grant a 4 foot variance from maximum height requirement as per finding of fact . 1. Zoning ordinance permits an accessory building to be as large as the residence on the premises.. The 12 foot minimum height restriction creates a problem with the conventional 4/12 pitch roof on this size building even a 2/12 pitch roof would require a one foot variance and cause structural problems because of snow and ice. 2. Property is located in a generally open agricultural area. CONCLUSION: a. Proven case of unnecessary hardship. b. Variance preserves the zoning ordinance as much as possible 1 IF: without injustice to applicant. c. Variance is not contrary to rights of others or of the public interest. Motion carried. 1/571. Motion by Dahlk second by Voges to deny variance appeal as per finding of fact. 1. Lot is large enough with no topographic problems, to build a resi- dence which would comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, CONCLUSION: a. No hardship proven. Motion carried. 11474 . Motion by Voges second by Dahlk to deny variance appeal as per finding of fact. RECAP: There is an existing main residence on the property and a cottage which is located above the boathouse on the lake side of the property. The purpose and intent of variance was to permit renovation of cottage over the boathouse so that it cooid be rented out and pro- ' vided some income off the property while waiting for the public sewer for the main residence. Contention was that residential use of boat- house cottage was commenced before the adoption of the ordinance and could continue as a non-conforming use. �w,� 1. Zoning ordinance permits only one residence on one parcel of land.