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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 8, 2009 lowering the sign to 16 feet which meets the Code and the brick base is an architectural improvement which makes the sign more of a monument- style sign. Knudsen noted that the amount of signage meets the Code. The reason that issue is before the Plaiming Commission is due to location. The City Planner reported that the need for the Variance is because the sign shape and size is being changed. if Mr. Duray were only changing the sign face, no action would be required. 'fhe sign continues to exist as a legally non- conforming sign. The Planner noted that the changes proposed by Duray extend the sign a little more into the required setback, but also result in improvements bring the sign closer to the City's architectural standards and bringing the sign height alto compliance with the Code. The current height of the sign exceeds the maximum allowed. Knudsen again revisited the impact to internal traffic patterns if the sign were moved to either side of the Rice Street driveway. He agreed there would be a negative impact on safety for internal traffic Knudsen asked if the sign would be enlarged. He acknowledged that the sign will meet height maximums and will have added architectural elements. Duray responded that the sign cabinet is in poor shape. He is enlarging the cabinet from 37 square feet to 63 square feet. Papa Murphy's will be allocated 36 square feet, which is their standard sign requirement, and ASAP Signs will be allocated 27 square feet. The City Planner noted that the total signage proposed meet the City's requirements. He noted that the maximum signage allowed under Code for the pylon is 66 square feet. Duray is proposing 63 square feet. Duray explained the calculation of allowable signage, noting that the property is allowed a total of 197 square feet in signage. He explained the wall signage proposed, describing the Papa Murphy wall signage on the Rice Street frontage. He indicated that Papa Murphy's is not proposing wall signage on the Demont Street frontage, but showed a rendering of how such signage might look should they change their mind. He further described the wall signage for ASAP Sign on the Rice Street side. 'The City Planner noted that a Comprehensive Sign Plan is required as this is amulti-tenant building. The Variance is being requested given the encroachment of the pylon into the required setback. The City Planner indicated that in order to grant a Variance a hardship must exist that interferes with the property owner putting the property to a reasonable use. Knudsen noted that Magellan Pipeline will not allow the pylon to be moved within its easement area. Relocating the sign outside the easement to the north end of the property causes interference with the signage of the adjacent business. Relocating the sign on either side of the Rice Street -3-