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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 25, 2018 APPOINT Keis stated that Planning Commissioner Nick Sandell has resigned NICOLE effective April 13, 2018. He explained that staff has known for several GEORGE TO THE months that Mr. Sandell was moving out of the city, so in January during PLANNING the other Commission interviews, the Council chose Ms. George to COMMISSION replace him once he officially resigned. He stated that Nicole George is officially appointed to the Planning Commission. PUBLIC Keis opened the public hearing. HEARING: PLANNED UNIT The City Planner explained that Tim Smith, property owner of 80 Little DEVELOPMENT Canada Road East is seeking a Planned Unit Development Comprehensive SIGN Sign Plan Amendment that would allow one wall sign per tenant space and AMENDMENT AT painted wall graphics on the building. He stated that in 2010, a 80 LITTLE Comprehensive Sign Plan was approved for this property that required CANADA ROAD E: building signage to consist of individual letters with mounting style APPLICANT: TNT allowed either on a raceway or individually. He explained that Mr. Kjos BILLIARD of TNT Billiard Products, applied for a sign permit, but was denied due to PRODUCTS & the fact the metal panel sign proposed did not meet the approved sign plan. OWNER TIM TNT Billiards proceeded to install the metal panel sign and also added SMITH painted wall graphics to the west elevation of the building without city approval. The City Planner stated that both building owner Mr. Smith and Mr. Kjos were made aware of the violations and given the option to either remove both signs or apply for an amendment to the existing sign plan. The City Planner explained that the comprehensive sign plan also provided for a maximum of four wall signs on the north elevation of the building. Since that approval, the property owner has identified tenant suites located on all of the building elevations that may have a need for signage. The City Planner stated that the PUD Amendment request is to increase the number of wall signs up to nine, and allow them to be installed on all sides of the building. He noted the wall signs as proposed would vary between raceway mounting, individually mounted letters, panel signs, or painted wall graphics. In addition, the signs vary between internally illuminated, non -illuminated, or external overhead lighting. The City Planner noted that there is also a freestanding sign on the property for Poolside that has been there for many years. The property owner has indicated that he would like that to stay. The City Planner explained that the applicant indicated at the Planning Commission meeting that they would be willing to remove the painted signage on the west elevation of the building. He stated that the City's architectural guidelines for the commercial development areas prohibit the use of painted wall graphics as a type of signage. He explained that the guidelines are in place to maintain a consistent look for signage on buildings with multiple tenants. 2