PL PACKET 11162004 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 19, 2004 Page 7 Motion by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Vice Chair Hanson, to recommend a 60-day 2 extension to more thoroughly study this issue. 3 _Motion Carried Unanimously 4 5 Chair Stromgren stated this would go before Council for approval noting that this only a 60-day . 6 extension for further study. He explained that the Planning Commission is looking for additional 7 information regarding any legal issues, zoning impacts and ramifications. He stated that the 8 Commission would also like it clarified as to whether the other buildings would require 9 conditional use permits or are they included in the rezoning. 10 11 VIII.- CONCEPT REVIEW 12 13 8.1 Sunset Memorial Park Sign 14 15 Robb Walker, Lawrence Signs, stated that he represents the Alderwoods-Group on all signage. 16 He stated that they are requesting approval for the proposed size of the sign. He explained that 17 their purpose is to try and provide visibility and a way to find the cemetery. He stated that the 18 proposed sign, included in their package for review, has a square footage that was designed to 19 fall underneath the maximum allowed and is based on one face of the sign. He stated that it was 20 clarified that the measurement requirements should incorporate each face of the sign and is 21 included in the calculation. He stated that considering the site lines and speed of traffic that this - . sign would be marginally acceptable to the standpoint of visibility. He stated that they are looking for feedback and input from the Planning Commission adding that if they need to request 24 a variance that would address the size and location they could take care of that for the next 25 meeting. 26 27 Commissioner Tillman stated that this sign looks a lot like.the other one. She expressed 28 concerns stating that everything else is so beautiful and then you see this big plastic and metal 29 illuminated sign. She asked if there would be a way for them to soften the look or blend it better 30 with the area. She asked if they would consider including a stone base. 31 32 Commissioner Young agreed stating that she is very disappointed to see the granite marker go 33 down in front of the building as it was very in tune with the other structures. She expressed 34 concerns stating that the-proposed sign is very different from the rest of the cemetery. Mr. 35 Walker explained that the proposed sign is consistent with the Alderwoods Group branding used 36 for all of their locations. 37 38 Chair Stromgren acknowledged that corporations have standards and asked if the Alderwoods 39 Group would consider making any adjustments for context. . 40 41 Commissioner Young agreed and asked if the Alderwoods Group is concerned with the context 42 and in being a good neighbor. She stated that she understands the issues concerning corporate 43 branding adding that she would not recognize this as their standard. She asked if they would consider placing a granite base on the sign. She noted that the base should be the same width as 4� the sign itself. 46