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_ .. , - Billboard Expansion Request September 19, 2001 Page 2 As part of the expansion, Clear Channel proposes significant landscape improvements around the site and would bury the electric service, fhus allowing for the rennoval of a utility pole. The expansion wouid include the construction of a rock and brick base to add an aesthetic enhancement to the corridor, in a fashion similar to the base of the new Walgreens sign and that of Wynnsong Cinema. Recommendation: Based on the interpretation of the Code wkuch would indicate that the sign can be expanded, staf� recommends approval of a development review to allow the expansion of the existing Clear Channel � billboard, located at 23 73 County Highway 10 (former Midland Videen wetland and open space parcel) contingent upon the following: 1. Wetland Alteration Permit would be required. 2. An easement or lease agreement would need to be approved for the expanded billboard, to be negotiated in the best interest of the City. 3. The tan accent brick base and cap shall be of a rock-face or rough-cut masonry material rather than a simple brick. 4. The wall of the base shall be a darker earth-tone rather than a red brick hue. 5. A landscape glan shall be submitted which clearly identifies the plantings and seed mix to be used. The landscape plan shall be reviewed by the City Forester. -;;_�_; _a If the Planning Commission concurs with the staff recommendation, Resolution 673-01 is available for Commission action. If the Commission does not feel a recommendation of approval is appropriate, staff should be directed to draft a resolution recommending denial, inclusive of findings, which would then be acted on October 3, 2001. , 4,;�� !�-�C:S�:�'1�.. James Ericson Community Development Director Attachments: 1. Color Site Plan {Sepazate Attachment) 2. Color Sign Elevation (Separate Attachment) C:IWINN'I1ProfilesUimelFavorites\Comm Dev StufflClear Chuu►el Report - Sept 5, 2001.doc