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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 2004 Page 6 1 noting that it would be relatively easy to do. He reviewed with Commission noting that it would 2 not increase the size or the cost. 3 4 Commissioner Young asked if there would be a cost increase if they change the size of the sign. 5 Mr. Clark reviewed the size noting that it would increase the matrix, which increases the cost of 6 the sign. He reviewed the power requirements with the Commission. 7 8 Chair Stromgren noted that the original memo mentioned 9-inch text and asked if they have a 9 target. Mr. Clark stated that with a full matrix they could go with the same size as what is 10 proposed for the north side. He indicated that it would have less space for display on the sign. 11 12 Chair Stromgren clarified that the panels come in a standard modular size. Mr. Clark confirmed 13 and reviewed with the Commission. He stated that the sign is larger due to the logo. 14 15 Vice Chair Hanson asked what the life expectancy is for the LED signage. Mr. Clark explained 16 that the LED is a new technology noting that they have good service records. He stated that the 17 LED modules rarely go out adding that the vendor has a five-year warranty on the unit. He 18 stated that they have had similar signs up and running in other areas for over ten years with no 19 problems. 20 21 Chair Stromgren stated that he is believes the.site between the north lot and City Hall would be 22 the better location because it is closer to Silver Lake Road. 23 24 Vice Chair Hanson stated that he likes the tennis court location better. He stated that it is a wide- 25 open grassy area adding that it could be built to be more visible. He stated that landscaping 26 would really dress up the area. 27 28 Commissioner Hoska stated that he did his own study with neighbors and friends noting that they 29 all preferred the tennis court area. He stated that the sign would be bigger and easier to see 30 adding that the location between City Hall and the parking lot could be obstructive. 31 32 Commissioner Gray agreed stating that the visibility would be much better from the tennis court 33 location. Commissioner Jensen stated that elevating the sign would make it easier to see. 34 Commissioner Young agreed stating that the tennis court location would provide a longer period 35 of time to see the sign as people are approaching. 36 37 Chair Stromgren noted that it appears to be a consensus to the tennis court location. 38 39 Commissioner Jensen stated he would prefer the 10 feet by 12 feet sign size and utilize the area 40 for more landscaping. 41 42 Commissioner Tillman noted that the current banner in the area seems to be a good size for the 43 sign noting that it is very visible. 44 45 Commissioner Young asked if they have given any thought to the color of the brick they would 46 use. Mr. Clark, stated that they plan to stay consistent with the brick used at City Hall.