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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 22, 2010 Page 3 Mr. Dale Wenkus, Vice President of Architecture with Doran Companies, LLC, addressed the City Council and stated the current existing ground sign in front of Smashburger currently has an area of 40 square feet. The plan requests a one foot increase in the sign area to make it 48 square feet per side in addition to the one foot cap. 6 Councilmember Jenson pointed out that there are a couple of businesses in the center that 7 advertise in multiple locations. He questioned if this has been considered in the parameters of 8 this proposal. Mr. Wenkus replied that it is considered in the parameters. The primary reason 9 for the sign plan amendment request is to be able to offer signage space on Silver Lake Road for 10 current tenants, as well as provide space for new tenants. Doran Companies would not go back 11 to the tenants on the existing entry signs and ask if they would like to move to another sign, as 12 these are prime locations where the tenants would likely want to remain. 13 14 Mayor Faust stated he does not have a problem with the Cub sign or the sign in front of 15 Smashburger. He expressed concern regarding traffic problems that may result from drivers 16 deciding to turn into the center after seeing the sign in front of Wendy's. He asked if any traffic 17 engineering studies have been completed regarding this proposed sign. Mr. Wenkus replied 18 there are not any engineering studies that would indicate when a person would make the decision 19 on when to turn. He pointed out that drivers that are not in the turn lane can continue to go north 20 on Silver Lake Road and turn on 39°i Avenue to get into the center. He stated the sign will be 21 visible from at least 450 feet and will not cause any difference in traffic than drivers seeing the 22 Wendy's sign and deciding to turn into the center. 23 24 Councilmember Stille noted that the current PUD requirements allow for a 31 foot Cub sign. He 25 requested clarification on whether the proposed resolution that approves increasing the current 26 sign height to 24 feet will decrease the height limit from 31 feet to 24 feet or whether a 31 foot 27 sign would still be allowed. City Attorney Gilligan replied that an increase to the 24 foot height 28 that is currently being approved would require an additional request from the applicant in the 29 future. 30 31 Mayor Faust questioned if the City has authority under public safety to have a sign removed if 32 the City determines that the sign is contributing to undue accidents or incidents. City Attorney 33 Gilligan replied that this would be addressed through city ordinances related to clear view. He 34 noted that the City would likely try to work with the owner if it is felt that there is a safety 35 hazard. 36 37 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve Resolution 10- 38 044; Approving the Request from Doran Companies, LLC, for an Amendment to the Silver Lake 39 Village Planned Unit Development (PUD) Sign Plan to Allow for the Modification of Existing 40 Ground Signs and the Addition of One Ground Sign. 41 42 Motion carried unanimously. 43 44 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 45 0