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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2014 for the business and he had the sign made up before he was aware of the Architectural Guidelines. Duray verified that the sign is not internally lit. The Planner indicated that that was correct. Fischer stated that given the sign is not facing the street but rather the parking lot, he had no concerns with the request. Maleitzke recommended approval of the request for Exemption from Architectural Guidelines to permit an alternative sign display and a Master Sign Plan for 223 Little Canada Road, Kaposia. Motion seconded by Duray. Motion carried 6 — 0. ARCHITEC- The City Planner reported that Davis Group has requested an Architectural TURAL Review for a medical building that they are proposing to construct at 2250 REVIEW — Rice Street. The property is zoned General Business (B-3) District and is 2250 RICE subject to the City's Architectural Guidelines. The Planner indicated that STREET — the use is permitted under the Zoning Code. The Planner indicated that DAVIS GROUP purpose of the Architectural Guidelines is to encourage the use of high quality materials for properties with high exposure to commercial streets. The Planner noted that this property is surrounded by streets on three sides and will be a highly visible building. The materials and finishes meet Code requirements as well as Architectural Guidelines. The Planner recommended approval of the Architectural Review subject to conditions outlined in his report dated August 7, 2014. Mark Davis, Davis Group, indicated that they were excited to develop a medical building on a great corner in Little Canada. He indicated that his firm specializes in the development of medical properties. Fischer stated that on first review he noted the location of the trash enclosure, but given the property shape and the condition that the trash enclosure conform with the appearance of the principal structure, he felt it reasonable. Fischer noted that there is one customer entrance proposed on the south side of the building yet there is significant parking area to the west. Fischer asked about the feasibility of people walking a long distance to the entrance especially since this is a medical facility. Davis indicated that given the shape and size of the property, the parking layout is somewhat limited. He indicated that most of the parking on the west would be designated as employee parking leaving the parking nearest the front entrance for patients. -2-