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j City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 25, 2010 Page 4 1 received by the Planning Commission included the 26 foot dimensions,and this is what was 2 approved by the Planning Commission. 3 4 Ms. Thomas stated Doran Companies understands the walkable feeling of St. Anthony. They are 5 trying to capture the traffic on Silver Lake Road to help support the tenants. 6 7 Mayor Faust stated the City Council wants the center to be successful,but they need to serve the 8 future as well as the present. He commented that his relationship with the developer has been 9 good and there is every reason to believe this will continue. 10 11 Councilmember Stille stated he understands the difficulties with the retail market, that this 12 project is tucked away, and that signage is important. He is not opposed to some additional 13 signage and appreciates that the landscaping requested by the City on the south side hides the 14 signage in this area. Due to this, the monument requested in this area does not bother him. He 15 stated his preference for a 24 foot Cub sign as opposed to a 26 foot sign. He stated that signage 16 does not do a lot of good in front of Smash Burger as it is difficult to read. 17 18 Councilmember Roth commented that the Cub sign jumps out in comparison to the other signs, 19 and he had been somewhat opposed to a taller sign in this location. However, the original 20 agreement authorized a sign height of 31 feet. He indicated that he will likely support this 21 measure,but expressed concern regarding how busy it is getting on Silver Lake Road. 22 23 Councilmember Jenson stated he shares some of the comments made about over-signage and 24 size. He questioned whether the proposed signage accounts for all of the open tenant space. 25 26 Mayor Faust indicated he would be more supportive of a 24 foot Cub sign as opposed to a 26 27 foot sign,and that he could also agree with the sign in front of Smash Burger. He stated his 28 position that there is not a valid reason for the directional sign by Freedom Gas Station due to 29 traffic flow and safety concerns. He pointed out legislative requirements for the consideration of 30 complete streets,taking into account modes of transportation other than automobiles. He 31 commented on the possibility of traffic driving north making an impulse turn after seeing this 32 sign,resulting in traffic issues. He suggested there are options to consider such as moving 33 portions of the amendment request,denial, tabling, or sending the item back to the Planning 34 Commission. 35 36 Councilmember Stille suggested tabling the item may allow the applicant an opportunity to 37 incorporate some of Council's suggestions. He stated his support of amending the PUD 38 ordinance to further limit the allowable sign height from the current 31 foot limit. 39 40 Mayor Faust suggested sending the item back to the Planning Commission for further review and 41 discussion if the item is tabled. 42 43 City Manager Mornson indicated it would be preferable that the item come back to the City 44 Council in one resolution,rather than the current form of two resolutions. 45