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Mounds View Planning Commission March 4, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 3 Paul Atteberry, KFC representative, stated he had changed sign companies before this project and assumed the new sign contractor obtained a permit. The sign contractor thought the general contractor obtained the sign permit. He stated it was his fault and apologized for the mix up. Chair Stevenson asked why this is the minimum amount of signage that should be on this building. Mr. Atteberry stated it is the wall graphics that are pushing the total signage amount over the allowed maximum. He indicated this is the eighth remodeling of a KFC and Mounds View is only the second city to consider the wall graphics as signs. There is no lighting on those signs and the graphics do not have to stay on the building but they are an enhancement to the building. Commissioner Cramblit stated the graphics are appealing and he did not understand why the City considers them signs. Community Development Director Roberts stated that the City Code considers any attention - getting device a sign. Commissioner Miller asked if there was glass behind the graphics. Chair Stevenson stated the graphics are on a wall. He stated the options of tabling, denying or approving the resolution. -1 Community Development Director Roberts stated if the commission felt they had enough information they should act on the item tonight. MOTIONlSECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Rundle. To approve Resolution 899-09, a resolution to approve a variance of 93 square feet, for a total of 193 square feet, of exterior wall signage for Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), 2213 County Road 10; Planning Case No. VR2009-001 Ayes —3 Nays — 1 Motion carried. 6. Other Planning Activity A. Proposed Code Amendment — Conditional Use Permits (Dynamic Display Signs) Community Development Director Roberts stated after several meetings last fall staff is recommending amending the code for conditional use permits for Dynamic Display Signs. Staff is proposing to add one line to the current code. The addition would be that dynamic display signs in certain locations need a conditional use permit and would be subject to the standards in Chapter 1008.10, Subd, 9 of the City Code.