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Chairperson Dominic Yagong February 19, 1997 Page 2 Overall, the sign would retain the appearance of a rancher's sign. This is due in part to the logo (which resembles a cattle brand) and the placement of the sign (which would be on the wooden, inverted "U" structure). The expanded sign would merely describe the logo, and in total, the sign would be in keeping with the pastoral ambiance of this area. CODE REQUIREMENT Because of the site's agricultural zoning (A-40a), the Sign Code limits signs to eight (8) square feet. If the site were zoned commercial, athirty-two (32) square foot sign would be allowed. A larger sign could be allowed only if a variance is approved by the Council. That was how the existing twenty one (21) square foot logo sign was allowed at the site. . JUSTIFICATION FOR VARIANCE The reasons for approving the initial variance last December would still apply here. From a land use perspective, the golf course has commercial overtones. As such, if the requested sign were viewed from a land use and not a zoning (A-40a) category perspective, there may not be a need for this variance. The requested sign would fall within the required 32 square foot limit for commercial signs. In that regard, approval of this request should not be violative of the spirit and intent of the Sign Code. Further, the nature of the sign would be in keeping with the pastoral character of the area. The sign would consist of the logo and the name of the establishment. Their size, color, and placement would capture the pastoral or ranching flavor of the area. Many ranches use their brands and name on an inverted "U" frame as signs. Accordingly, the Waimea Country Club respectfully requests your favorable consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions on this matter. Thank you very much. ir~cerely, W SIDNEY M. F Planning Consultant Encl. cc Mazk Bennett, Waimea Country Club w/ encl.