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The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 19, 2011 and there were no verbal or written comments regarding this request. Recommendation: Staff is aware that the sign regulations for the COR area are limited in terms of both size and number of signs allowed and will be revisiting these regulations for possible amendments in the very near future. The style and material of the proposed signage complements the architectural features of the building As was recently discussed with a similar request, our current preference for letter height in this area would be no more than eighteen (18) inches (through the issuance of a CUP). Excluding the logos, all proposed lettering is less than eighteen (18) inches in height and the style of lettering and graphics is consistent with the intent of the current sign regulations for The COR area. The property does front on both Sunwood Dr and Ramsey Blvd and therefore is eligible for up to twenty-four (24) square feet of wall signage for each frontage and a ground/monument sign for each frontage as well. Some concern was noted regarding the proposed monument sign, which initially included a logo with very similar dimensions as the proposed wall sign logo. The Planning Commission indicated that they would prefer to see the logo height reduced from thirty-six (36) inches to no more than thirty (30) inches and recommended approval of the request contingent on a reduced logo height. It appears that the Applicant has attempted to meet the intent of the Planning Commission recommendation, as noted in the revised drawings. Funding Source: All costs associated with reviewing the application are the responsibility of the Applicant. Council Action: Motion to adopt findings of fact relating to Allina Medical Clinic's request for a conditional use permit to exceed sign size restrictions established in City Code subject to review by the City Attorney as to legal form. -and- Motion to approve Allina Medical Clinic's request to exceed sign size restrictions based on the findings of fact, and adopt a resolution declaring terms of conditional use permit subject to review by the City Attorney as to legal form. Attachments Site Location Map Primary Wall Sign Secondary Wall Sign Monument Sign w/Logo 30 Revised Monument Sign with Logo Height of 23 Inches Directional Signs Directional Sign Locations Special Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Dated May 19, 2011 Proposed Findings of Fact Proposed Conditional Use Permit Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Jo Thieling 05/26/2011 03:50 PM Form Started By: Jo Thieling Started On: 05/26/2011 03:40 PM Final Approval Date: 05/26/2011