12-09-2004 Planning Comm. Agenda

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n~llvuTEs I'L[~+,NNING COA'Ci'V'f155]ON NOVEi~II3E12 16, 200-1 amount of signage and that the signage be such that is mounted on the buildim7. Nicldeso^ indicated that Ile is trying to recognize the nostalgia and history of A & ~U through this signage proposal. The City Planner indicated that a ceirtain amounC of window signage is exempted tiom the Code. Therefore, the neon window signs would be acceptable. Knudsen suggested that NIr. Nicldeson develop a signage plan for the property that is in compliance with the Code. The City Planner reported that the height and width of the two street frontages as well as the square footage of the building; would be needed to calculate the amount of square footage of signage allowed under the ordinance. The I?lanner fin-fher noted that the Code alloy-vs for a total of three signs for this property, that being two wall signs and one pylon sign. Keis suggested that rather than deny The Variance toni~~ht, that M.r. Niclcleson meet with the City Planner fo determine the actual amount of ., , signage a owe .pis suggeste< t rtt this matter be tabled until the December meeting. Niclcleson indicated that his intent is to update the property to ensure that his customers have a good experience. Niclcleson indicated that the signage plan submitted was suggested by the A & W corporate office. Knudsen indicated that Che City has many corporate businesses, and if it allowed signage as proposed by Che corporate ottice, it would end up with "a dog's bre~ild'ast". Knudsen suggested that there may be a creative way to accomplish what Nicldeson is seeking while; complying with the City's Codes. t{nudsen recoupmended tabling the Variance to exceed the munber of wall signs allowed as well as Architectural Review of the proposed signage for A & W at ,006 Rice Street until the December 9, ?004 Planning Commission meeting. Motion seconded by ~~~ojcil:. i~1otion carried ~ - 0.