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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 20, 1999 • Page 6 1 Horst stated the required exterior signage might be an issue. Hanson asked whether the signs 2 would be attached to the building. Mr. Kellison stated the signs are attached and homogenous 3 with individual identical channel letters utilizing the manufacturer's font and color but no logos. 4 He added they are not neon signs, but internally illuminated. 5 Horst noted the difficulty of conducting this type of business without exterior product signage. 6 Mr. Kellison stated the prospective owner proposes to utilize less than 200 square feet of signage 7 which is within the 800 square feet allowable by the City's sign ordinance. 8 Ms. Moore-Sykes suggested the prospective owner might put together a comprehensive sign 9 concept plan for the building with square footages. Mr. Kellison stated that color renderings will 10 be presented at the public hearing. 11 Horst stated the Town& Country site is not part of the shopping center, and the prospective 12 owner has agreed to keep plans harmonious with those of the new owners of the shopping center. 13 Hanson asked whether the exterior walls of the building would be changed. Mr. Kellison stated a 14 canopy will be added, but the front of the building will be in the same plane. is VII. OTHER BUSINESS. 16 A. Discussion of Cijy Manager's Memo Re: Salvation Army Property. 17 Horst stated the City Manager has requested the Commission's discussion and recommendations 18 for proposed uses for the Salvation Army property for presentation to the City Council. 19 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the Planning Commission's consideration of possible land use is 20 requested with the possibility in mind that the property might become available. She added that 21 residential development is not supported by the School Board. 22 Melsha stated he would wish to see the land utilized as a regional park with beaches, picnic areas 23 and trails. Horst noted the discussion should include possible funding sources. 24 Hanson asked how the new park dedication ordinance recently approved by the Council will 25 affect this property. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the ordinance would take effect if a new developer 26 replaced the Heart of the Earth School and if the proposed development is residential. 27 Horst asked whether the Commission would consider a worksession in August to discuss this 28 issue due to time constraints. It was agreed the Commission would discuss the issue at its 29 August meeting for presentation to the Council at its August 24, 1999 meeting. 30 B. Ci 's Policy on Reimbursement of Expenses. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated a copy of the City's reimbursement policy was being provided to 2 Commission members for their information.