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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 9, 2009 with the City's temporary sign ordinance. The Planning Commission recommended some modifications to this stance, and the Planner again reviewed those reconunendations. In recommending that seasonal outdoor sales events be limited to 20 weekends with a maximum of 65 days, they also indicated that this criteria would apply to temporary signage as well. The applicant has indicated agreement with this recommendation. The Planner noted that the applicant is requesting 200 square feet of temporary signage versus the 36 square feet allowed by Code. It is the applicant's position that the 36 square feet would be illegible from the freeway given the size of the building fagade. Given the reduction in the number of days that temporary signage would be allowed, the Planning Commission was agreeable to the 200 square foot size. 'fhe Planner noted that the applicant has indicated that temporary signage would be displayed on the north side of the building until tenant space is filled. At that time it would be moved to the east face of the building. Temporary signage would be displayed from Friday morning until Sunday evening, and would coincide with seasonal outdoor display events. With regard to search lights, the Planner noted that the Code allows for 4 temporary sign permits up to 14 days in duration. During those permits search lights are allowed fora 5 days each, or a total of 20 days. The applicant is requesting 20 days of search light use with no specific allocation requirement. The Planner reported that the Planning Commission is recommending 20 days of search light use distributed over 10 weekends (2-day periods), to be operational only during business hours. With regard to recommendation # l OB., the Planner noted that the Planning Commission was agreeable to the existing pylon remaining at its same location, height, and size, allowing the sign cabinet to be changed out to the Dock 86 concept. The same is true of the existing directional signs provided they remain directional signs only. The Planner also noted that #1 OD. should be amended to refer to wall and pylon signage, aid he noted that both permanent and temporary signage would meet the 15% building silhouette maximum. The Planner reviewed recommendations #1 I and #12, indicating that the Commission was in agreement, but noting that Hom has indicated they have no plans to alter the footprintbf the building. Ralph Kloiber, Real Estate Director for Hom, reported to the Council on the fact that their 2007 proposal did not move forward given economic conditions. As a result of improvements to the economy, Hom is now prepared to move forward with the Dock 86 concept. Kloiber explained that concept to the Council, pointing out that the product would be new, 4