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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 20, 2004 Page 6 1 He stated that given the expanse of the property at 136 acres, they have a tremendous amount of 2 exposure. He reviewed the main entrance currently off St. Anthony Boulevard noting that by 3 locating the sign along New Brighton Boulevard would provide them with a higher level of 4 exposure because of the increased traffic. He explained that the hardship comes to the families 5 who are attending the funeral and memorial services and have difficulty finding the entrance. He 6 further explained that the cemetery office receives daily contacts for directions to the cemetery, 7' which initiated their request for the additional sign. 8 9 Florence Iverson, 2812 Highway 88/New Brighton Boulevard, expressed concerns noting that the 10 sign would be very visible from her front window. She stated that the current gate is a disgrace 11 noting that the cemetery itself is quite lovely. She asked how the sign would direct people to the 12 front gate noting that the current sign is not maintained on a regular basis. She stated that paper is 13 piled up against the gate and is very visible. She stated that the cemetery is beautifully 14 maintained adding that she can see the beautiful cross, the mausoleum and the center landscaping. 15 She stated that anyone attending a funeral knows how to find the main gate and suggested 16 including directions to the cemetery in the obituary announcement. She stated that she is very 17 against the sign and the visibility. 18 19 Mr. Hilgendorf stated that years ago there was an entrance to the cemetery at the New Brighton 20 Boulevard/St.Anthony Boulevard intersection. He explained that due to traffic issues they were 21 required to close the gates at this location and reroute the entrance to the cemetery to its' current 22 location. He further explained that the signage is intended to direct those who are using.their 23 services to the front gate. He stated that the monument would serve to announce the property and 24 direct people to the entrance of the cemetery. 25 26 Chair Stromgren asked if they investigated the use of the southeast corner or the south side of St. 27 Anthony Boulevard where it would be further away from residents' view. Mr. Hilgendorf stated 28 that they have not researched that area and agreed that it could be an option and compromise as 29 the sign would still be visible from both directions. 30 31 Commissioner Jenson stated that their business is located along Highway 88, on both sides of St. 32 Anthony Boulevard, adjacent to Hillside. He noted that Hillside's sign is south of Highway 88 33 yet there is no sign along that area that would help to differentiate Hillside from Sunset Memorial. 34 He agreed that their business does have a need to identify along that thoroughfare. He asked if 35 they considered other locations or if this was the only location they considered. Mr. Hilgendorf 36 explained that if they had the sign located at the other end of property, people would not see the 37 sign until they were past the St. Anthony Boulevard turn. He stated that the sign could be located 38 at either corner as proposed or at the alternate suggestion to the south. 39 40 Chair Stromgren closed_ the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. 41 42 Vice Chair Hanson noted Chair Stromgren suggested compromise to locate the sign further from 43 the residential area and bring it closer to the commercial area and asked if the sign could be set 44 outside the fence. He suggested reviewing the height criteria adding that he would like the 45. applicant to come back some suggestions for that location for further review by the Planning 46 Commission.