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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 07 July 27, 2004 Page 7 1 2 Mr. Jenson indicated the Planning Commission may have other conditions to add to this list. 3 4 Mr. Jenson indicated to regulate the sign content, Staff has drafted a sign policy, noting that 5 Council is being asked to approve the policy along with the sign implementation. 6 7 Motion by Councilmember Faust, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to Adopt Resolution 8 04-056; Approving 3301 Silver Lake Road, City of St. Anthony, Electronic Monument Sign(a) 9 for a Conditional Use Permit, (b) Variance for Sign Height and(c)Variance for Copy Surface 10 Area. 11 12 Discussion: 13 Councilmember Thuesen noted the options that were discussed regarding downsizing the City 14 logo and having the message on top, as well as the purpose for the sign. He questioned Mr. 15 Jenson as to whether other options would be brought forward to Council as well. 16 17 Mr. Jenson noted that there was discussion in determining the necessary size for the logo, as well 18 as the piloted locations for the sign. He indicated that the Planning Commission felt that the 19 slight elevation at the tennis courts was determined to be the best location, based on it not being 20 a distraction and causing a safety issue. 21 22 Councilmember Horst questioned how the location was determined and whether individuals 23 other then the Planning Commission were involved in the process. Mr. Jenson noted that some 24 residents in the community were involved, adding their requests were to ensure that the letter 25 size is large enough. 26 27 Councilmember Horst continued in suggesting the best location, in his opinion, is in front of City 28 Hall. Councilmember Thuesen interjected in indicating that there are several trees along the road 29 that obstruct the view of the sign if placed in front of City Hall, adding that he is in agreement 30 with the Planning Commission that the tennis court location is the best choice. 31 32 There was discussion regarding the size of the current sign in front of City Hall in comparison to 33 the proposed sign. 34 35 Councilmember Thuesen indicated that, in talking with the sign company, reducing the size of 36 the City logo may eliminate the need for the variance request for the size. 37 38 Councilmember Faust suggested that asking for a two foot variance, on the City's part, does not 39 send the right message to the public as "leading the way". He indicated that he felt the best 40 location for the sign, initially, was in front of City Hall, however,he now realizes that it will 41 have more visibility at the tennis courts. He stated that he feels the message board on top and the 42 logo on the bottom"would be better served", adding that he feels an eight foot sign would be 43 more appropriate, therefore, doing "diligence"to the sign ordinance. 44 45 Councilmember Horst noted that "numerous' discussions have been held with regard to signs, 46 adding that he is having "difficult time"with the City's sign being granted a variance. He