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• Mounds View Planning Commission November 6, 1996 Regular Meeting Page 7 Earl Hamilton, explained a signage situation that he experienced as a resident of Blaine, and that the business was required to reduce is signage so that it did not take away from the surrounding businesses and homes or they would not get a building permit. John Streeter, addressed the Commission showing them drawings of their other shopping centers and explaining their proposed sign size and the location of the pylon sign with respect to Mounds View Square. He said it was very similar to the sign at Mendota Plaza. He pointed out that signs and the size of the lettering are sized by traffic engineers based on the location of the sign and distance to motorists. Discussion continued between the applicant and the Planning Commission regarding the similarities of the Mendota sign and the proposed sign for Mounds View Square. Commissioner Johnston expressed concern with the possibility of other Mounds View Square tenants requesting separate signage for their businesses. • He asked for more information on how a sign program would work. A comment was made that a sign program is a comprehensive package could include signage for individual tenants, signs at entrances, an overall center identification sign, signs for pad sites. A comment was made that it is similar to a PUD for signs. Commissioner Brasaemle asked about the signage for the other pad sites. The applicant indicated that tenants are often demanding and want pole signs, but if a location is very desirable, they are willing to use monument signs. Commissioner Brasaemle wanted all of the signs expected on the site to be addressed at the same time. Commissioner Obert expressed his concern how this sign proposal would relate to the entire picture along Highway 10. Director Sheldon noted that the City Council expects to hire a consultant to work on designs for the section of Highway 10 north of Mounds View Square, and any design theme they develop for that section will probably be extended to the south. She also noted that if the Planning Commission sets a good standard on this site, the City will be okay on other shopping center sites that propose new signage. • Commissioner Obert again expressed some concern and thought the Planning Commission needs to make sure that these standards are set high enough.