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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-10 PC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPlannin Commission Minutes Januar 10, 2002 Pa 2 of 3 A representative from Si the applicant, was present. Si does work for Arb and other fast food restaurants. He informed the commission that reader boards are ver commonl found at fast food businesses and that the are g enerall y used for advertisin Additionall he noted that most reader boards are placed on p si but that in li of the buildin location and confi the south wall was selected for placement as it was thou to work the best. Discussion ensued as to reader-board advertisin issues of hardship, visibilit area, and the possibilit that the si would be obstructed b future development. Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Dw moved to close the public hearin at 7:17 p.m. Carried 5-0. Commissioner Runk, seconded b Chair Vo moved to recommend that the Cit Council approve the applicant's re for si variance, subject to the followin conditions: 1. One illuminated reader board si not to exceed 32 s feet, shall be allowed on the south elevation of the Arb buildin 2. An other conditions of the Plannin Commission, Cit Council, and Cit staff. Carried 5-0. C. Routson Motors: To consider re for si variance at 14702 60th St. N. Cit Planner Richards provided an overview of the applicant's re for a si variance to allow four individual si on the front fa of the automotive dealership. Richards reviewed his report anal of the existin site si the proposed si variance criteria, discussed the matter of hardship presented in the matter, and provided recommendation to the commission for their consideration. Chair Vo opened the hearin for public comment at 7:28 p.m. Bill Rambo, representin the applicant, addressed the Commission and discussed the number of s feet in si and the st of the si He noted that the proposed si desi is much more subdued than the si previousl upon the buildin .0 Discussion ensued as to the other si on the site, includin window si temporar si re and the fla displa at the site and their conformance with the si ordinance. Commissioner Dw seconded b Commissioner Powell, moved to close the public hearin at 7:38 p.m. Carried 5-0. Commissioner Runk, seconded b Commissioner Dw moved to recommend that the Cit Council approve the applicant's re for si variance, subject to the followin conditions: Planning Commission Minutes January 10, 2002 Page 3 of 3 10 Four illuminated signs, not to exceed 150 square feet shall be allowed on the south elevation of the Routson Motors dealership. 2. The four signs shall provide outlined back lighting of the letters and logos. The entire raceway or sign cabinets shall not be back lit. 3. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council, and City staff. Carried 5 -0, New Business A. FebruM Meeting Date Chan e : B, ief discussion ensued as to the February meeting date. Commissioner Dwyer, seco 'ed b Commissioner Runk, moved to reschedule the February meeting of the Purling Commission from February 14, 2002 to February 21, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Carried 5-0. S B. Land Use Overview, - - Community Development Director Danielson provided an overview of the activity that had'occurred within the City during the past year and described the nature of the land used. She noted the City Council may wish to deal with some storm water pond issues over the course of planning and addressed questions about growth and development with in the Central Business District. Old Business None Informational Update. A. Sign Committee Community Development Director Danielson informed the Commissioners that the � sign committee had been formed to evaluate and address issues of concern oncern With respect to the City's sign ordinance. She described the course the committee will take in addressing the situation and welcomed anyone interested to participate in the committee. B. Government Train : Community Development Director Danielson reviewed the educational opportunities offered by the Government Training service program.. She discussed the various mannerss in which the training is conducted. The Commission asked that ­staff staff obtain more information as to their offerings and costs and to report back with the information. Adjournment Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Powell, moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0. s Respectfully submitted,` i - du_� ihe Hultman Community Development Approved by the Planning Commission: February 21, 2002. 4 -0.