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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 14, 1999 this change, but noted that he would not recommend increasing the total amount of square footage allowed for signage. It was pointed out that this change would apply to the B -4 District as well. Carson recommended approval of Section 903.110.E. of the Little Canada City Code, known as the Zoning Ordinance, by providing for one additional wall sign on corner lots in the B -2, B -3, and B -4 Districts. Motion seconded by Barraclough. Motion carried 5 — 0. RESIDENTIAL The City Planner reviewed his report dated October 14, 1999 MONUMENT regarding residential monument signs. He noted that currently SIGNS residential monument signs are allowed, but they are limited to 24 square feet in size, 8 feet in height, and must be setback 5 feet from the property line. The Planner suggested that if a developer wanted to place a residential monument sign on an island in the street, he would recommend that it be placed on an outlot. There would be concern, however, that the island with the sign may be a hazard to traffic. Therefore, the Public Works Director is also recommending that in those situations the City require 15 foot driving lanes, barrier curb on the sides of the island and tapered curbing on the ends. Keis suggested there weren't many places in the City left to develop where this would become an issue. Keis asked if the advantage to having a residential monument sign was the prestige such a sign would afford to the area. The Planner suggested that the Code currently does not prohibit residential monument signs, therefore, he is recommending standards that would apply to such signs if they are requested. The Planner noted the diagram that is part of his October 14th report showing a suggested sign placement. It was also noted that if the right topography exists, a residential monument sign could be placed to the side of the street rather than on an island in the center of the street. Page 64