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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 2009 St. Jude is proposing two informational signs, each being six square feet in size. Given there are only two signs proposed, the Code allows the size to exceed the four square foot size. The Planner noted that the request for the monument sign includes a request to locate that sign closer than five feet from the property line. Additionally, there are drainage and utility easements within that setback area. The Planner described the monument sign with will be set on a base. The base will be almost abutting the property line, with the sign body itself somewhat offset on the base. The Planner reported that the Planning Commission found that there were conditions for allowing the monument sign to encroach within the setback. These include the site lines to the St. Jude facility as well as the topography and location of an existing fence. The Planning Commission did recommend that if the sign needed to be disturbed due to the need to work within the drainage and utility easement, St. Jude would be responsible for any costs incurred relative to sign displacement or restoration. Sheehan presented a picture showing how the signage would appear on the property and noted the need to identify employee, service, and visitor entrances to minimize traffic conflicts to and around the site. Sheehan also pointed out the two schools located on Country Road B-2 and the heavy traffic loads on the street at certain times of the day. From a traffic safety standpoint, St. Jude's feels it is important to have clear identification of their various entrances. Sheehan also explained out the traffic will flow from the St. Jude site given the right and turn lanes exiting the property. There was no one present from the general public present wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Keis, seconded by Boss, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-2-42 -APPROVING THEAMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN FOR ST. JUDE MEDICAL CORPORATE CAMPUS ON COUNTY ROAD B-2 EAST SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNER AS OUTLINED IN HIS REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2009 AND SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RELATIVE TO ST. JUDE MEDICAL BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DISTURBANCE OF DAMAGE TO THE SIGNAGE AS A RESULT OF THE CITY'S WORKING WITHIN ITS EASEMENT AREAS 6