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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 8, 2007 that Drywall Supply will continue to occupy the building until they constiuet a new building on their back site. Wagner stated that the City will not have an issue with any of the tenants or owners that they eventually bring into the former Knox building. Wagner again stated that they do not want to tear out the curbing on the east side of the property as recommended by the City Planner. Wagner also stated that they do not want to install additional curbing on the west side of the property if that curbing will interfere with the natural drainage of the property. Wagner explained the natural drainage of the site. He also noted that the west side of the property is not visible from the street. Wagner stated that they are agreeable to adding landscaping, but do not want plantings that are tall and hide the building. Wagner also stated that they need the freeway sign to stay. Duray suggested that the City Engineer look at the drainage issue and make a determination on whether or not the curbing recommended by the City Planner would interfere with drainage. The City Planner stated that he would defer to the City Engineer on this issue, but pointed out that usually curbing is recommended by the Engineer to control drainage. Duray noted that the City Code would require the property to be curbed. Wagner pointed out that there is currently no curbing in this area. Duray indicated that this is a new project and the time to bring the property into conformity with the Code. Duray stated that he would like the City Engineer to review the drainage and make a recommendation to the City Council. Wagner suggested that the installation of curbing would create drainage problems on this site that do not currently exist. Knudsen pointed out that no signage plan has been submitted. The City Planner indicated that the current pylon is non-conforming, and recollected that it was too high. The Planner indicated that he was not sure if the sign size was conforming. The Planner pointed out that the City allowed the pylon to remain in place when Drywall Supply purchased the property, with the stipulation that it would be brought into conformance when the former Knox site was redeveloped. The Planner indicated that this would mean that the sign must be lowered significantly to a maximum height of 25 feet. Wagner indicated that they would be agreeable to lowering the pylon to 25 feet if that means the sign can remain. The Planner indicated that he would have to review the sign size as well. Duray asked how the sign would be used. Wagner indicated that the sign would advertise Midwest Gymnastics. He also noted that Drywall Supply -12-