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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 1996 running and profitable. Hotzler pointed out the City is their partner in the project, and they are trying to make it work. Carson pointed out that the City gave Grootwassink and Hotzler a copy of the architectural design guidelines three months ago. Therefore, this issue should not come as a surprise. Hotzler indicated they could put the same metal being used on the building on the sign poles. Hotzler pointed out that brick could not be used on the sign poles, since it is not possible to match the existing brick on the shopping center. This is the reason a portion of the brick on the center had to be covered with metal where a window was removed. DeLonais pointed out that the big question to be resolved is the lighting. Carson felt the issue of back -lit signs had to do with the signs on the building. Schletty agreed, and Keis indicated he was willing to pass on that requirement. Keis suggested the sign be approved based on covering the sign poles with metal to match the building. The Planner indicated that Council will have final approval of the sign. The Planner suggested a revised design be presented to City staff prior to submission to the Council. The Planner reminded the Board that back -lit plastic signs to not meet architectural design guidelines for the area. Carson felt an exception should be made for this building. Schletty pointed out the City is working with an existing building, therefore, it is not possible to impose all the architectural design guidelines on this project. Schletty also stated it was his understanding the design guidelines were not cast in stone, but are the basis for working with a developer. Schletty also pointed out that the Market Place Shopping Center is on the fringes of the Rice Street /Little Canada Road redevelopment area. 10 Page 70