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MINUTES Planning Commission Dec. 2, 1982 Little Canada Mall (Cont.) Mrs. Timmons asked if the parking requirement would run with the particular type of tenant. The Planner stated that the Mall would have to commit to just this type of use. The Planner stated that there is a provision in the ordinance for the requirement of less parking for a warehouse — retail business, for example the Levitz operation. Mr. DeLonais asked the difference in the parking requirement between the two. The Planner stated that he did not calculate this because he has not receiv1 detailed plans. Viking Partnership has also indicated that they may not be willing to commit to this. Mrs. Timmons suggested that Phase II be tabled until the Commission receives more detailed plans. Mrs. Timmons moved that action on Phase II of the Little Canada Mall be tabled until the Planning Commission receives a report from the Planner and has time to review said report. Motion seconded by Mr. Ducharme. Motion carried 8 — 0. Mr. Brody requested approval of a variance for the size and height of the pylon proposed for the Little Canada Mall on Minnesota Avenue. The Planner reported that the total sign area is not the problem, the problem is with the individual pylons. The Ordinance regulates the size and height of pylonsaccording to the type of street on which they are located. The size and height allowed increases as the size of the street increases and the speed limit on the street increases. Mrs. Timmons asked if with the proposed increase in the size of the pylon if the 15% requirement will be exceeded. The Planner replied that the Mall will still be within the 15% requirement. Mr. Brody showed the Commission pictures of the poles installed for the pylon at a height of 25 feet as it will appear from Rice Street. The Planner stated that the ordinance allowed a pylon 16 feet high on Minnesota Avenue. Mr. Brody stated that Viking Partnership is requesting the height at 25 feet and this would take into account for the 15 foot drop in elevation from Rice Street. Mr. Brody stated that he did not feel the sign would be too obtrusive at this height.