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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 16, 2003 Page 3 1 Jerry Kellgren, Building Manager, reviewed the proposal with the Commission stating that the 2 proposed sign conforms to all of the City ordinance requirements except for the 15-foot setback 3 from the property line. He explained that in order to avoid affecting traffic flow in and out of the 4 parking lot they would like to place the sign as close as possible to the east edge of the lot. He 5 stated that no further signage is planned adding that the former drive-up teller has been removed. 6 He clarified the lighting noting that they anticipate lighting to be from dusk to midnight. He 7 reviewed the proposed landscaping with the Commission noting that it would remain basically 8 unchanged except for the addition of small shrubs around the base of the sign. 9 10 Commissioner Hanson asked if any consideration has been given to moving the garbage 11 dumpster. Mr. Kellgren stated that they considered other locations for the dumpster and 12 explained that because there is no truck access to the back of the building the dumpster has to 13 remain in the currently proposed location. 14 15 Commissioner Tillman referenced the shrubs around the basin and asked if there would be a 16 border or step up from the asphalt. Mr. Kellgren clarified that it would step up from the asphalt 17 and that edging would be included around the base. 18 19 Chair Melsha asked if they would have the landscaping plan available by spring. Mr. Kellgren 20 stated that the landscaping plan would be ready for review by Spring 2004. 21 22 Vice Chair Stille asked Ms. Hall if a deposit would be required. Ms. Hall stated that a deposit is 23 an option adding that a building permit is required before anything can begin. She reviewed the 24 permit process with the Commission. 25 26 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. 27 28 Commissioner Tillman asked if issuance of the permit could be made contingent upon presenting 29 a landscaping plan for final review. Chair Melsha agreed and asked how it would be addressed. 30 Ms. Hall stated that the applicant would be required to present the landscaping plan at the time 31 they apply for the permit. She assured the Commission that the City has not had very many 32 problems with this kind of application. 33 34 Motion by Commissioner Tillman, second by Commissioner Stromgren, to recommend approval 35 of the 3-foot variance request of the Northgate sign due to the triangular shape of the lot; that it 36 does not alter the character of the area and that a landscaping plan is submitted for review and 37 completed in Spring 2004. 38 39 Motion carried unanimously. 40 _ 41 8.2 St Anthony Shopping Center LLC 2900 Pentagon Drive, Amend Comprehensive Sign 42 Plan. 43 44 Chair Melsha opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m. 45