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• <br /> 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br /> 2 MARCH 8 , 1994 <br /> 3 PAGE 4 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 The applicant from Medtronic stated this sign is a directional <br /> 7 sign. By definition of the City ordinance this sign is not a <br /> 8 directional sign or ground sign. Staff felt it ' s main purpose <br /> 9 is as' an informational sign. It does not have a solid base so <br /> 10 it does not fit the definition of a ground sign although this <br /> 11 de-finition more closely suits the present sign. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 There is also another sign on the. south side of the building <br /> 14 which is clearly a ground sign. It is felt this sign is not <br /> 15 effective in directing deliveries because of the size of the <br /> 16 lot as well the size and shape of the structure. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 The Planning Commission felt the request met the three <br /> 19 conditions required to grant a variance; no one called to <br /> 20 speak against granting the request ; the unique parcel being a <br /> 21 triangle is a hardship and the size and shape of the building <br /> 4# negatively impacts on the effectiveness of the sign. <br /> 24 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the variance as <br /> 25 recommended by the Planning Commission and that the base of <br /> 26 the sign be enclosed so the sign will be in compliance. <br /> 27 <br /> 28 Motion carried unanimously <br /> 29 <br /> 30 <br /> 31 In the absence of minutes for the February 15th Planning <br /> 32 Commission Meeting., Chairperson Faust reviewed the agenda for <br /> 33 that meeting. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 Faust advised that permanent ground signs were discussed at <br /> 36 some length. He felt the discussion was precipitated with the <br /> 37 Goodyear request . The Commission has requested staff to <br /> 38 prepare a list of all signs in the City and their square <br /> 39 footage. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 It was felt that the maximum of sixty-four feet per sign <br /> 42 appears to be aesthetically pleasing. This is the measurement <br /> 43 of the majority of the ground signs . located on Silver Lake <br /> 44 Road and Stinson Boulevard. Staff was requested to review <br /> .45 "what ' s magic" in the sign industry regarding size and also to <br /> 46 review any industry standards. <br /> 0 Members of the Planning Commission have observed there - are <br /> outside storage activities being conducted by some businesses <br /> 50 in the City. <br />