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PLANNING COMMISSION 3 <br /> MINUTES, Septenber IS. 1990 <br /> 1 The public hearing opened at 7:51. <br /> �f 2 <br /> 3 Newman first responded to the height question: city staff had reviewed the <br /> 4 dimensions of the monument including the height. The original proposal was <br /> 5 eight feet. That was changed to seven feet and staff was satisfied that it <br /> 6 conformed with city ordinances. Mr. Newman confirmed that there were no <br /> 7 agreements made regarding signage. The Company believes that is it <br /> 8 beneficial to have the monuments on both sides of the street. The place of <br /> 9 four signs is for one on each side of the driveway. <br /> 10 <br /> 11 Newman said reasons for placing the variance request is because there are <br /> 12 two driveways entering the project and both should be marked. This <br /> 13 signage would give balance. He discouraged use of the median for signs. <br /> 14 Should the request be denied by the Commission, Newman said the Company <br /> 15 can live with one sign but this would present problems with identity and <br /> 16 aesthetics. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 Hansen asked about the identification of addresses served by both <br /> 19 driveways. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 Newman said it could be required but the residents would probably prefer <br /> 22 just to inform guests of east or west entrance. The Company is trying to <br /> 23 have signage that is neat and uncluttered and would like to move on with <br /> 24 the project. They are pleased with their relationship with the community. <br /> 25 Although they would like to move on, the issue is not critical for them. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 Discussion ensued regarding difficulty in finding addresses. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 The hearing was closed at 8:06. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Hansen said that he cannot see where the request meets the second or third <br /> 32 conditions called for in the Minnesota Statutes in that it does not pose a <br /> 33 hardship nor are the conditions of this portion of land unique in that it <br /> 34 should require additional signage. He feels that there are a numbers of <br /> 35 different types of signs that could mark entrances. In addition, he said that <br /> 36 Council has been taking a very tough approach to these requests and this one <br /> 37 wouldn't be treated differently. Hansen supports one sign for each entrance <br /> 38 and believes-four are unnecessary. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Brownell finds the project aesthetically pleasing but is opposed to granting <br /> 41 the variance in its present form because there is no hardship and no <br /> 42 necessity for four signs. He also believes the monuments are too high and <br /> ` 43 that this might also be a variance problem. He recommended tabling the <br /> 44 motion for additional information or denial. <br /> 45 _ <br />