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KAY/BITZER to grant, with condition, a variance to allow location of the pylon sign in the highway right-of-way, but must be setback 5'from the borders of the leased property. Condition: 1).Variance is for this sign, in this location, and for the length of this lease, as renewed. Finding of Fact: 1).Staff issued sign permit, S98-925, in error on 9/30/98. 2).Pylon sign erected in same location as per variance#1629 granted 10/22/87, prior to 1989 sign ordinance revision. 3).WI DOT acquisition of land for US Highway 12-18 (West Beltline) ramp created the right-of-way line through this parcel. 4).Lease agreement allows for location of one pylon advertising sign in the leased right- of-way. 5) WI DOT lease agreement is for five years with annual renewal after initial five years. 6).Alternate location on existing traffic island may create safety/traffic flow problems. 7).Minimum required setback for pylon sign is 5'from the right-of-way line and 5' from the side lot line. Conclusion: 1).Variance preserves the Zoning Ordinance as much as possible without injustice to applicant. 2).Variance is not contrary to rights of others or to the public interest. Motion carried 5-0. APPEALS FROM PREVIOUS HEARINGS: #2995.--Schowerer-Dunkirk-11/19/98 P.H. Appeal by Laura & Paul Schwoerer for a variance from required setback from road as provided by Section 10.17(1)to permit residential garage construction at 866 US Highway 51 in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 4, Town of Dunkirk. IN FAVOR: P. SCHWOERER, L. SCHWOERER OPPOSED: --- COMMUNICATION: -Town Board-- KLOPP/ to grant a variance of 17 feet from required setback from centerline of the highway right-of-way to allow a garage of 24'x 30'. Motion failed for lack of a second. KAY/LONG to grant a variance of 10 feet from required setback from centerline of the highway right-of-way, for proposed accessory building. Finding of Fact: 1). Applicant proposes a 30' x 40' storage/repair shed for farm equipment and detached residential garage located 77'from the centerline of the right-of-way of U S Highway 51. 2). Right-of-way widens near proposed garage location. 3). Slope of lot limits use 4). Existing fill could be leveled further to reduce the variance needed. Conclusion: 1).Variance preserves the Zoning Ordinance as much as possible without injustice to applicant. 2).Variance is not contrary to rights of others or to the public interest. Motion carried 5-0. #2845. Appeal by David Colson for a variance from required maximum allowable area of accessory buildings as provided by Section 10.04(1) to permit storage shed on vacant lot across from 2934 Waubesa Avenue being Lot 7, Block 2, Waubesa Beach 2nd Addition, Section 5, Town of Dunn. KLOPP/KAY to abey not beyond April dr1999 public hearing and direct the Zoning Division staff to convey need for Ordinance Amendment to County Board Chair Kevin Kesterson. Motion carried - 5-0.