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Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes January 30, 1996 Page 8 1 The Ste. Marie Corporation, owner of the Apache Plaza Shopping Center has submitted plans to the 2 City of St. Anthony that is virtually the same as the Comprehensive Sign Plan that was originally 3 submitted in November, 1994. 4 The difference between this proposed sign package and the one that the Planning Commission 5 recommended for approval in 1994 is that Ste. Marie Corporation and OPUS are proposing to have 6 up to five (5) ground signs. A ground sign is being requested for lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 7 By submitting a comprehensive sign package, exceptions to the regulations of the sign ordinance 8 may be permitted. The purpose of providing this exception is to recognize that because of the size 9 of the current mall and the proposed redevelopment of additional retail areas, i.e., Cub Foods, the 10 size and number of signs will be greater than is allowed by the City's Sign Ordinance. 11 This exception also gives the Planning Commission and the City Council the flexibility that enables 12 them to look at the overall concept and make exceptions to the ordinance. 13 Chair Bergstrom asked for any questions of staff. Mr. Scott gave an overview of the proposed sign 14 package, stating OPUS agrees that signs would be eight feet in height, but is requesting a variance 15 of size,requesting 64 square feet per side. He continued the proposed center wide pylon sign would 16 be north of the current pylon, 42 feet high, and that it agrees with the specifications approved in the 17 1994 package. He continued that identifying Apache Plaza is a key issue, and that building signage 18 may vary slightly, but not greatly. 19 Mr. Scott explained all signage will conform to approved lettering, contain no neon or lighted signs, 20 etc. Mr. Scott presented renderings of proposed signage, stating they were attractive with brick and 21 stucco. He noted the signage size is important for the success of the tenants and the mall, and that 22 most cities allow more. Mr. Scott continued they were not requesting extraordinary sizes,but were 23 preparing for the requests that will come from tenants. 24 Chair Bergstrom explained for the audience the sign sizes in the originally approved package would 25 be similar to the TCF Bank sign,while this size would be slightly lower,similar to the Hardee's sign. 26 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired where the pylon sign would be placed. Mr. Scott responded it 27 would be placed slightly north of the current pylon. 28 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired if the landscaping has been finalized. Mr. Scott responded it 29 was not finalized yet, but would be minimal along Silver Lake Road to give as much visibility for 30 tenants to traffic. 31 Commissioner Horst stated his concern the current signs at Tires Plus,Taco Bell,and First Bank will 32 be different from the proposed sign package. Mr. Scott responded if those companies are interested 33 they would like to change their signage to be consistent, but stated there would be a cost involved.