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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 20, 2001 Page 3 1 Thomas asked about the location of the bridge in relation to the store and the property, which 2 Kalscheur pointed out the approximate location of the bridge. 3 In reply to question from Tillmann, Kalscheur reviewed the sign itself as to the copy area which is 4 included in the 50 square feet. 5 Thomas asked about the location of the bus shelter, and Kalscheur noted that there is not a wide 6 range of latitude as to the location of the bus shelter due to where the buses must stop without 7 blocking the right-of-way. 8 Hanson inquired as to the height of the sign in relation to Silver Lake Road. Kalscheur pointed out 9 that the top of the sign will be about 8 ft. above grade. 10 Thomas noted that, in the future, if there is a change in usage would any variance that may be 11 granted stay with the building. Kalscheur noted that the 75 year lease can be terminated after 25 12 years and any right to the size of sign could be relinquished if there were a change in use. 13 Melsha inquired as to the signage planned for the building itself. Kalscheur pointed out that on the •14 north and west side of the building, there will be no signage. The east and south sides are planned 15 to have Walgreen's script signage. 16 Stille noted that he had done a comparison of size of signs in the area including one which was 17 considered a benchmark set by the previous Planning Commission and City Council. He added that 18 a smaller sign may be more appropriate for this busy street corner which is a transition from 19 residential to commercial. 20 Melsha noted that he was in agreement, and that as Walgreen's will be on this busy corner, people 21 will certainly notice it. 22 Thomas added that Walgreen's is unique in its design,and people will know that it is present at that 23 particular location. Hanson pointed out that the sign will not be located below the grad_e, but will 24 located at the same level as Silver Lake Road. . 25 Motion by Melsha, second by Thomas, to recommend that the City of St. Anthony deny the sign 26 variance request of TOLD Development on behalf of Walgreens to allow 50 square feet of copy on 27 each side, for a total surface copy area of 100 square feet, based on the following rationale: 28 1. Although there may be some hardship the property can still be put to reasonable use without 29 the variance. •30 Motion carried unanimously.