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Cotmcilmember Elvig requested language be ~included regarding Community Development Di rector Trudgeon's comments about why this'pa~icular case makes sense. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained there is a laundry list of issues to review in the Town Center District. The intent was toI go high and do a complete review of what is working. He indicated the findings are as specific as possible about why the signage is appropriate in this particular incident, staff felt this was a special case, but it is important to guard against opening the door in the future. Councilmember Strommen stated:she feels comf~°rtable with the findings. It is good that this is on a list of issues to watch, and at this time it iwOuld be good to continue reviewing these issues on a case-by-case basis. Councihnember Cook indicated the ordinance should stand as it is, but there are exceptions to the rule. He does not think there are any problems in this particular case. Connnunity Development Director Trudgeon noted one of the things that was discussed was a monument sign. However, there would not be room for this on the applicant's property, and there arc sight restrictions. Staff feels the proposed signage is appropriate. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #05- 024)60 to adopt Findings of Fact//0716 relating :tO Leroy Signs, Inc. request for a conditional use permit to exceed sign size restrictions established in City Code. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by C0uncilmember Jeffi'ey, to approve Leroy Signs, Inc. request to exceed sign size restrictions based on the findings of fact, and adopt Resolution #05-02-061 declaring terms of conditional use permit. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #6: Request for Site Plan RevieW; Case of Betrolas & Pekula Associate Planner Wald explained Bert°las & pekula applied for site plan review of a multi- tenant two level office facility on the Property located at the intersection of 141st Avenue and Azurite Street. The site plan is proposing to construct a 12,528 square foot office facility. The subject property is .92 acres in size m~d is zoned E-2 Employment; offices are a permitted use in this district. The site plan is exceeding all required setbacks. Lot coverage has been calculated at 14 percent, which is under the 45 percent maximum lot coverage restriction established in City Code. The site plan is subject to 42 parking stalls and 51 stalls are being provided. The site will derive access fi'om 141'~t Avenue. She explained the proposed rock face concrete block and glass accents proposed for exterior materials are Permitted and desired in the E-2 District. The grading City Council/February 22, 2005 page 9 of 31