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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 9, 1993 very little impact on retail business interception. The Planner reported that sign ordinances serve to keep neighbors from obscuring property with obnoxious signs. The Planner also indicated that when someone is choosing a business location they will typically ask about traffic counts, zoning ordinances, etc. It is only after a property has been purchased that the business owner will come in and ask about signage. The Planner did not believe that signage was an issue in choosing a retail location. The Planner suggested that the Commission review his report and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting. Knudsen pointed out that the Gas N Go property owner indicated that the Roseville ordinance was more liberal. The Planner replied that Roseville would allow a 20 foot high pylon, however, that pylon would have to be set back 30 feet from the property line. Little Canada allows a 16 foot high pylon with a 5 foot setback, and the height of the pylon could be increased the further it is set back from the property line. Keis pointed out that the sign ordinance gets revisited every couple of years. Knudsen felt it prudent for the City to review its competitive situation periodically. Carson pointed out the Planner's comments that the City's sign ordinance is not out of line with adjacent cities. The Planner indicated that the ordinance is typical of most communities in the Metro area. Carson expressed concern about the Burger King sign. The Planner indicated that the ordinance says that once a sign no longer represents an existing business, it must be removed. However, in this instance the building is still there and the City held off on requiring the sign to come down pending a decision on the status of the building. Schletty expressed concern for enforcement, pointing out that the Burger King building has been vacant for almost 2 years, the sign has been covered, and that cover is now falling off. Page 8