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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 1996 not mean his statements about the proposed sign. Carson pointed out that the City did not want the signage on the building back -lit. Hotzler agreed. Grootwassink stated that most cities would only allow the type of pylon signage that is being proposed. DeLonais suggested the matter be tabled and the property owners work with the City Planner on the signage issue. Grootwassink reported that Snyders is opening in their new location this Friday. Other tenants will be opening in April, and signage is very important to these tenants and their success. Grootwassink pointed out that fabrication of the sign will take three to four weeks, and he would like to get the issue resolved as soon as possible so the sign can be ordered. The City Planner suggested the sign be redesigned to match the architectural character of the shopping center. Grootwassink stated that he wanted good signage in order to make the Market Place Shopping Center successful and the cash registers ring. The Planner pointed out that the City is trying to improve the look of Rice Street and make signage along the street attractive. Grootwassink stated that the sign proposed is attractive to both the customer and the merchant. The City Planner suggested in order to keep the matter moving, the Architectural Review Board make a recommendation that the property owner work with his office on the sign issue prior to the Council meeting. Hotzler indicated the sign could be concerned about increasing the cost Redesign of the sign, however, will in getting signage for the tenants. in requests for temporary signage. their desire is to get the shopping 9 Page 69 redesigned, but was of the sign. result in a delay This could result Hotzler indicated center up and