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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2009 MIDWEST will reface the existing pylon sign, which is 192 square feet in size. There GYMNASTICS will also be 460 square feet of signage on the building for a total of 652 square feet of signage. Ferraro stated that in reviewing the Code and using 15% of the Country Drive frontage in calculating allowable signage, the property would be allowed 405 square feet of signage. Ferraro reported that they are requesting the additional signage since this is amulti-tenant building. The City Planner noted that his February 5, 2009 report indicates that 825 square feet of signage is allowed for this property utilizing the east elevation of the building. The Planner noted that City staff has indicated that it is the north elevation that should be utilized in calculating allowable signage. The Planner indicated that he will take a look at this issue prior to the Council meeting. The Planner noted, however, that the property is zoned PUD. In looking at the proposed signage on both the east and north elevations of the building, the amount of signage is minor in relation to the size of the building. Therefore, it was his position that the signage request was reasonable. Bob Wagner, one of the owners of the property, indicated that if the property is allowed 825 square feet of signage, he may be interested in having that amount of signage. The Planner again indicated that he will look at the matter and have a firm number for the February 25`h Council meeting. The Planner suggested that the Commission could pass the Comprehensive Sign Plan on to the Council rather than delay it. Ferraro reviewed the two sign types that are proposed, one having LED illuminated channel letters mounted on an aluminum raceway, and the other anon-illuminated formed plastic letter set. Knudsen asked if the text would be fixed. Ferraro replied that it would. Duray asked if the signage would be flashing or changing. Ferraro replied that it would not. The Commission then discussed the height of the pylon sign. The City Planner provided history on the pylon noting that it has existed since the property was occupied by Knox. The PUD Agreement with Drywall Supply calls for the sign to be brought into conformance at the time that the property was sold. The Planner noted that the City Council has discussed this issue and given the applicant has indicated that lowering the sign would be very expensive, has agreed to allow the current height to remain at this time. The Council has indicated that should another PUD Amendment be requested on this property, the pylon sign height issue would be revisited. The City Planner indicated that the City Adminishator has asked for discussion of the feasibility of making improvements to the bottom of the pylon sign. This is a requirement that has been made on other properties 2-