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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2009 Page 8 1 There was discussion on traffic safety concerns associated with animation being allowed on the 2 sign. 3 4 Commissioner Jensen noted that the ability to review the image field is controlled and the 5 conditional use permit would clearly limit or be able to describe those portions of the software 6 package. He stated he would be open to adding that opportunity to be out there. They are 7 constantly seeing variations of signage in the community with a variety of ways to promote the 8 community feature and it is nice to have the ability to have a little more data out there. 9 10 Chair Stromgren stated to address the specific proposal, the specific design looks very nice but 11 the ordinance lists a restriction on ground signs in a recreational open space at 150 square feet 12 and this greatly exceeds that amount. Also, there is an aerial image suggesting the location but 13 the Commission would need to see a specific site plan and landscaping. There is a requirement to 14 be at least 15 feet from the curb. 15 16 Commissioner Jenson noted the height requirement is conforming at 8 feet. � � q g 17 18 Commissioner Jensen asked if this location is being prewired soon. Mr. Bjornrud replied it will 19 not be wired until school is out; no sooner than the middle of June. 20 21 Commissioner Jensen asked whether this is the only alternative location for the sign that the 22 school district would like or whether there are two to three other sign locations being considered 23 on this frontage. Mr. Bjornrud replied that there is currently an existing sign in front of the 24 middle school and one in front of the high school. These signs will be removed and replaced with 25 this one sign. It is an ideal location with a similar setback from the street and centralized between 26 the middle school and high school entry. 27 28 Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes clarified that the request is for one sign. Mr. Bjornrud 29 explained that the sign will be double-sided. Ultimately the school district wanted a preliminary 30 discussion to see whether it would be advisable to seek a conditional use permit for an electronic 31 sign or whether it would be acceptable to pursue something beyond that. 32 33 Commissioner Chaput asked if the school logos will be illuminated. Mr. Bjornrud replied that the 34 logos will be precast concrete with external lighting shining onto the logos. 35 36 Commissioner Chaput requested further information regarding the animated electronics display. 37 Mr. Bjornrud explained this is part of what the school district would like to establish tonight with 38 discussion on whether to seek an approval for an electronic message sign or to request approval 39 for a sign with LCD display and capabilities to display photographic quality images. 40 41 Chair Stromgren noted that the technology used may not be as important as what is being 42 displayed. He noted that the hours and use would apply; this has always been a discussion any 43 time illuminated signs are near residences. 44 45 Commissioner Chaput pointed out that with an LCD sign the hours of operation would be 46 important to note under Section 155.22 of the City ordinance.