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Planning Commission Meeting December 12, 2002 - page 3 <br />Malaski explained that the City was trying hard to renovate the downtown area and project a nicer <br />image, and she did not see larger signs being part of the image. Malaski said granting a variance <br />for a larger sign could set precedence for other business. <br />Mark said the property had been cleaned, fenced, and painted to make it more aesthetically <br />pleasing than the previous business. He stated that he would not be detracting from the <br />community. <br />Rosenquist said if they allowed the variance for a large sign, it would be difficult to respond <br />negatively to a request by another business for the same. <br />Peltier asked what size sign was there now and Mark said it was 22 feet and he was permitted 36 <br />feet by ordinance. Mark also said he had three lots there and could collectively have much larger <br />signage space. <br />Bailly said she would prefer larger signs be constructed lower to the ground and not so high, and <br />Mark explained that the location of the sign is 3 Meet below the grade of the highway right-of- <br />way because of drainage in the area. <br />Schumann said it was an issue of continuity of the downtown area. <br />McRoberts said it was also an issue of precedence. <br />Kleissler concurred with the others and asked if there were any alternatives to making the business <br />more visible and access safer. <br />Mark said he had tried to get a highway sign to no avail. <br />Rosenquist suggested Mark work with staff to explore other options. <br />Mark asked about the use of flags and the CD Director said there was nothing in the ordinance <br />regulating flags. <br />McRoberts made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to table the request to allow the applicant to <br />explore other options. <br />All Ayes. Motion carried. <br />Malaski commented that the improvements the applicant had made to the property were very <br />noticeable and she hoped others would contribute to the beautification of the Highway 61 <br />corridor. <br />Miscellaneous Discussion <br />The Planning Commission commented on the Christmas Party the Lions Club was concurringly <br />hosting for the seniors citizens in the Oneka Room at City Hall. Malaski said regular scheduled <br />meetings should be considered when scheduling activities at City Hall, and it would be common <br />