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I Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes January 30, 1996 Page 9 1 Commissioner Horst inquired how the new pylon sign could be flexible now, as tenants are coming 2 to the project, they may want different signage. Mr. Scott responded they would not be changing 3 the.sign now because the cost would be too high; they pylon sign would suffice for the time. He 4 continued the sign package would be a marketing tool in leasing to ensure potential tenants a positive 5 sign package is in place. 6 Chair Bergstrom asked if the monument sign is approved,will OPUS create and build the sign now. 7 Mr. Scott responded they are only requesting approval for construction for a consistent approved g package. Chair Bergstrom verified the intent is to create an opportunity for signage, but not a 9 guarantee. Mr. Scott replied that was correct. 10 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired if the Cub Foods proposed sign would be eight or 15 feet in 11 height. Mr. Scott replied the Cub Foods pylon is proposed for 30 feet, similar to the other Cub 12 Foods stores. Commissioner Gondorchin stated the eight foot height would apply to Lots 3;'4, 5, 13 and 6. 14 Commissioner Franzese inquired how the proposed Cub Foods sign compares to other store's signs. 15 Craig Nevissen, SuperValu,responded it would be a typical pylon sign, 30 feet high with a 10x13 16 foot panel. He continued the material was panaflex, interior illuminated, and would be consistent 17 with the mall. He offered a portfolio of photos for the Commission to review. 18 Commissioner Franzese inquired how it compared with other Cub Foods signs. Mr. Nevissen 19 replied it would be consistent with the other signs. 20 Commissioner Thompson inquired if Tires Plus and First Bank can receive ground signs if they 21 request one. Mr. Scott replied he has not had any conversations as of yet with tenants, so he is 22 unaware of any requests. He continued they would work to meet their requests for a consistent look. 23 Commissioner Franzese inquired how the ground sign sizes were determined. Mr. Scott replied it 24 was determined based on discussions with staff on what would likely be acceptable. He reiterated 25 the proposed size is relatively smaller than other cities,but would be adequate and would create an 26 aesthetic curbside appeal. 27 Mr. Doug Jones, 2505 Silver Lake Road, inquired if OPUS felt there was a need for additional 28 signage on Stinson Boulevard to direct traffic, as well as the orientation of the signs. Mr. Scott 29 responded OPUS would be willing to explore additional signage for efficient flow of traffic by 30 adding entry and directional signs. 31 Mr. Jones in if the Commission felt additional signage is necessary on Stinson Boulevard. 32 Chair Bergstrom responded the Commission normally responds to applicants' requests, and no 33 request was made. He continued he did not see it being detrimental to the City. Mr.Jones continued 34 he is concerned about increased traffic and felt the Commission should be proactive and make a 35 recommendation to allow for this additional traffic. He continued that new people would be driving