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• • Planning & Zoning Board July 11, 2001 Page 14 Mr. Grochala explained that signage has been addressed in the project narrative and sign submittal for the monument signs. The Sign Ordinance does not specifically address a development such as this, which is designed as a multiple tenant site, but all of the buildings are detached. The Sign Ordinance speaks to single tenant buildings and multiple tenant buildings. Under the ordinance, each lot or building would be allowed one wall sign and one freestanding or pylon sign. Mr. Grochala noted that instead of having multiple freestanding or pylon signs, the applicant is proposing to limit freestanding signs to two adjacent to the freeway; one at Apollo Drive; two at the second entrance; and one off of Apollo Drive. The sign faces of the freestanding signs are within the area allowed by ordinance and the height requested is consistent with the ordinance. Staff is concerned about the size of the non -sign portion of the monuments and the height of signs along Lake Drive. The structures are 18 feet in length and are proposed at the access which could cause sight — distance concerns. Staff recommends that free - standing signs be allowed as follows: A. Freestanding signage along I -35 b to one Joint Identification Sign. B. One Joint Identification si maximum height of 20 feet. C. Three individual user si structure and sign size of 9' wed along Lake Drive with a Mr. Grochala presented a revis requested reduction in sizes. requirements, however, s the limitation of only o ations shown with a maximum d 12' in height. ing of the proposed signage showing the e changes were consistent with the above eived a response from the developer regarding ti cation Sign along I -35W. Mr. Lyden asked if the high sign for Target would be lit. Mr. Grochala responded affirmatively. Mr. Lyden stated the flat top of the proposed highway sign was uninspiring. He suggested that an arch be added to the top of the sign including the Lino Lakes City logo. Mr. Grochala stated this could be considered. Mr. Grochala stated on the smaller retail buildings, wall signs will be individually internally lit letters, 36 inches in height, and located within a stucco sign band. The building elevations indicate signs on both front and back of the buildings. Signage on the rear of buildings shall be limited to a uniform low profile identity sign. The sign face shall have a maximum dimension of 2' x 8'. In considering the good of the City, Mr. Lyden questioned the inclusion of a convenience store with gas pumps and a bank in this PDO when both services are already located nearby. He expressed concern that the PDO did not include any sit down restaraunts or