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14 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 1992 Mr. Dege explained that the present facility does not have windows overlooking the parking area and the attendant cannot tell when a truck is parking. The new building will have windows facing the parking area and will allow the attendant time to interrupt a trucker preparing to stay for a period of time. There was no one else to speak at this public hearing. Mr. Morrow said that he will bring the truck parking problem to the attention of the store manager. The manager should do everything possible including calling the police if the situation persists. Mr. Dege also noted that the new facility will be better lighted and should be constantly monitored. Mr. Schumacher asked if parking will be limited. Mr. Dege said that signs will be posted indicating a two (2) hour parking maximum. Mr. Schumacher asked about the concrete block facing on the new building. Mr. Dege explained that it is similar to rough stone and it is the standard for all new and upgraded FinaMart facilities. Council Member Bergeson asked if the fencing proposed for along the south property line would be a better sound barrier if it were continued along the side to the parking area. He also asked about the light and if it would affect the neighbors. Mr. Dege explained that the Planning and Zoning Board had proposed fencing that would stop at the curb. Mr. Schneider said extending the fence would help. Mr. Schneider said he would prefer to see a double row of trees rather than the fence. Mr. Dege said that trees do not require the maintenance that fencing does. Mr. Kirmis, NAC read the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Board and the staff recommendations. He noted the signage issue. Currently there are three (3) types of signs on the property. The first sign is an existing pylon sign that FinaMart proposes to raise to 65 feet. This sign is within the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. The second sign is a ground sign. Currently this sign contains 115.5 square feet. The maximum allowed by the Sign Ordinance is 32 square feet in area. The applicant is willing to reduce the size of this sign but a variance will still be required. Mr. Kirmis said that he felt there was some justification for granting a variance for the new downsized sign since it will lessen the existing non - conformity. The third sign issue is the proposed wall sign for the new building. The entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the actual sign surface but not exceeding any structural or supporting elements such as uprights, aprons, poles, beams or standards is considered to be a sign area. If the definition of a sign area is determined to mean that all illuminated elements containing the "Fina" or " FinaMart" PAGE 7 1 1 1