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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 2009 Duray asked about recommendation #8 relative to a second pylon. Kloiber stated that the pylon would be located in the northwest corner of the property and would comply with Code. Duray asked about recommendation #9 relative to freestanding, directional signage. Kloiber stated that they agree the directional signage would comply with Code. With regard to recommendation #10 the Planner again reviewed Hom's request for no limitation on the number of permits related to ] 20 days of temporary signage. They are also requesting no limitation on the number of permits related to 20 days of searchlight usage. Hom is also requesting 200 square feet of temporary signage rather than the 36 square foot maximum allowed by Code. Kloiber noted that the north side of the building is 12,000 square feet in size and the east side is 15,000 square feet in size. Kloiber presented a diagram showing a 36 square foot sign on that elevation size, pointing out that the sign is unreadable. Kloiber pointed out That the temporary sign is meant to be noticed by freeway drivers, and indicated that given the highway speeds and size of the building, a 200 square foot temporary sign is necessary. Everson expressed concern that when tenants are found for the building, Hom would be in requesting additional temporary signage. Kloiber reported that when tenants are added to the north side of the building, temporary signage would be moved to the east side of the building. The Planner indicated that the temporary signage request is unusually large, however, noted thaT businesses on Rice StreeT, as an example, would not require temporary signage of this size. Barraclough agreed that the Hom situation is unique given the size of the building and the freeway speeds. Fischer agreed that the signage is not meant to attracT traffic from Country Drive, but rather from the freeway. Barraclough stated that his only concern was that of precedence. The City Planner suggested that whatever approvals are granted this evening should include findings as to why they are appropriate for this parcel. The Planner noted the PUD zoning allows for flexibility, typically in exchange for site improvements that the City would not normally expect to see. Kloiber pointed out that as is typical of most Hom locations, Doc]< 86 will be easy to see, but difficult to get to. Kloiber indicated that it is important for Hom that drivers on the freeway can see their message so that they will find the store and stop in. Kloiber also noted that with a tent sale, a temporary sign supports the event. Continuing with the review of recommendation #10, the Commission supported the upgrade of the existing pylon while allowing its non- conformities to continue. Kloiber again indicated that Home would comply with the Code requirements for directional signage. Again it was 6