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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. MEMORANDUM TO: File FROM: David Licht DATE: 23 March 1983 RE: Little Canada - Little Canada Mall - Sign Ordinance Revision FILE NO: 758.09 On 21 March 1983 during the staff hours, I met with Mr. Norm Brody and the manager of the Snyder Drug Store in the Little Canada Mall. The purpose of the meeting was to review the Mall's application for a Sign Ordinance text amendment which addresses pylon signs. We reviewed the ordinances of various communities and how they address pylon signs. It was generally concluded that most cities allow for more extensive signing than what Little Canada's present ordinance calls for. I made note of the fact that if the business community was interested in pursuing an increase in pylon type signs, they may want to consider conceding the amount of signing in other areas. An area which comes to mind is window signing and I suggested that they evaluate this aspect of the ordinance and to determine if an approach could be to offer increased pylon signing, while decreasing window signing. In general, the New Hope Ordinance appears to offer an acceptable alternative which the businessmen may wish to consider. In summary, the meeting concluded with the fact that Mr. Brody will proceed with a proposed alteration to the pylon provision of the Little Canada Sign Ordinance. Additionally, he will look into whether or not the proposal can be drafted for decreasing window sign coverage. The exact nature of the two proposed changes was not as yet clear. I also indicated that a possible solution to some of the potential opposition on a reduction in window signing may possibly be handled as part of temporary signing permits, which I am addressing in an independent matter for the Planning Commission. I informed Mr. Brody that I intended to have a draft of the temporary sign provisions prepared by the 28th of March and I would forward the proposed text to him. Mr. Brody indicated that it was his intent to have his draft of the pylon and window signing provisions prepared by the 25th. He in turn will provide me with a copy so I can review the material and make any comments prior to his formal submission to the City. cc: Joe Chlebeck Tom Sweeney Ed Locke 1.5 4 4820 minnetonka boulevard, suite 420 minneapolis, mn 55416 612/925 -9420