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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION November 9, 1989 Wesch reported that the City Planner has recommended that the size of the displays not exceed 30% of the floor area he leases, and Wesch reported that the displays equal about 15% of his floor area. Wesch reported that the displays will not take up any parking area and will be located on a grassy area of the property. The City Planner reported that he has concern about the use of the property in a retail fashion. The Planner pointed out that the property is zoned Business - Warehouse and was not intended to be used to attract retail transaction -type traffic. The Planner stated that he was concerned about this type of facility being used as an advertising device. The Planner pointed out that Minnesota Mini - Storage has a number of tenants, and if the request were approved, these tenants would be able to make a similar request for display facility, which the Planner was concerned was appropriate in a BW District. Wesch reported that his business is not a store - front. Wesch also stated that the display has a value of approximately $9,000. Costa asked how much additional traffic Wesch thought would be generated by this display. Wesch replied that this was difficult to determine, and reported that he has never had a similar display at his business. However, Wesch reported that he does use these displays at home shows. Wesch reported that he did not expect walk -in traffic to be generated from the displays, but rather that people driving by will notice the displays, copy down the phone number on the sign, and call for an appointment. The City Planner stated that his concern was not with the traffic, but the impression of the property. The Planner pointed out that the display could be considered a sign, and the size of the display is in excess of the City's sign requirement. The Planner Page 2