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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2001 that the wooden Rocco's signs would come down. The lighted sign would stay. Meyer noted that he is proposing two signs for the thrift store. One would be for the thrift store itself and the other would be advertising the counseling services that are provided as part of the thrift store operation. Keis pointed out that the two doors facing Little Canada Road are in a poor state of repair. Meyer indicated that the two doors are operational. He also indicated that the thrift store is currently leasing from Tom Thumb. That lease will lapse soon, and his intention was to use the issue of replacing these doors as part of lease negotiations. Roycraft asked if there were any facade improvements planned for the building. Meyer replied that there were not, only improvements to signage. Roycraft expressed concern about traffic flow. Meyer pointed out that there is less traffic in and out of the site now than there was when Tom Thumb was in business. He also noted that the site has two curb cuts, one is enter only and the other is exit only. Knudsen pointed out that these signs are faded and suggested that they be replaced. Meyer agreed. There was no one present from the general public wishing to comment The City Planner noted his recommendation that the Rocco's roof sign be removed. The current code does not allow roof signs, however, the existing one is likely a legal non - conforming use. Roycraft felt that removal of the roof sign would be detrimental to Rocco's business given that they are located on the south end of the building furthest away from Little Canada Road. Roycraft felt the roof sign would be more of an issue at the north end of the building. Knudsen suggested that the Commission require that the roof sign be removed at the time Rocco's vacates the shopping center. The City Planner indicated the City does not have the authority to regulate the content of the signage. Therefore, if a new tenant came in and just wanted to change the face of the sign, the City could not regulate that action. Keis did not feel the sign was a huge issue. Meyer pointed out that Tom Thumb has a roof sign and that sign was removed when the vacated the shopping center. Meyer indicated that he did not have a problem with removal of Rocco's roof sign at the time they vacate they shopping center. Knudsen recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit allowing the placement of signage on a multi- tenant retail shopping center at 2750- 2756 Lakeshore Avenue as requested by J & R Investments with the stipulation that the Rocco's roof sign be removed at the time Rocco's Page 12