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( MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION February 8, 1990 Motion seconded by DeLonais. Motion carried 7 - 0. RICE AT C Mr. Nick Boosalis appeared before the Commission CENTER regarding his application for a variance to the VARIANCE Sign Ordinance to allow a third pylon sign at the Rice FOR ADD'L at C Center. PYLON SIGN Boosalis referred to the City Planner's report dated January 31, 1990 and the Planner's definition of a complex and whether the development consists of two complexes or one. Boosalis pointed out that if the decision is that there is only one complex, then a variance is needed for an additional pylon sign for Rapid Oil. Boosalis pointed out that there are three separate buildings in existence. Boosalis also reported that Rapid Oil needs its own pylon and this is the reason the third pylon sign is being requested. Boosalis reported that the property on which the shopping center buildings is located consists of two separate parcels. Different building permits were taken out for each of the buildings. The parcels could be sold separately. Boosalis stated that the two different phases of the Rice At C Center happen to look alike because his firm was the developer for each phase. Boosalis stated that it was his thought that he was allowed to have two free - standing signs for each component of the development. However, that City Planner feels differently and believes a variance is needed for a third pylon sign. Boosalis reported that he would meet the Sign Ordinance's criteria for sign size and height, and it was his feeling that two free - standing signs are allowed for each parcel since there are two separate parcels and complexes involved. Pedersen asked what the existing sign at the shopping center said. Boosalis replied that the existing sign identifies the Rice At C Center and has a directory of the businesses located in the first building. This sign is located along Rice Street at the center point of the first building. Page 4