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The Planning Commission reviewed the request at their March 5, 2020 meeting and there were no written or verbal comments received about the request. There was some discussion by the Planning Commission about considering a monument style sign rather than the proposed pylon sign. However, the Applicant noted that the additional height of the pylon sign was desired for some visibility from Highway 10. Alternatives Alternative 1: Approve the Conditional Use Permit to address the deviations from the sign standards. The ground sign, which also includes a decorative base to blend with the building, is within the allowable square footage. It would seem more desirable to have the ground sign as proposed, rather than a design of five (5) feet in height and twenty (20) feet in length, which would actually comply with the Design Framework. Furthermore, having a ground sign and wall signage in the COR-2 sub -district is not out of the ordinary by any means. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative 2: Deny the Conditional Use Permit. As previously noted, the COR-2 sub -district is intended for more conventional suburban development. The proposed signage appears to be pretty consistent with conventional suburban commercial development. Funding Source: The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with processing the Application. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approving the Conditional Use Permit for the requested deviations from sign standards. Side note - Staff has received a few concerns about a portion of the design of the building from an aesthetic perspective. On the south wall that extends above the roof next to the sign, there is a 'gap' in this wall to allow for mechanical access. Staff would like to encourage a removable screen to blend with the overall design. This is not currently in the draft resolution, but could be added. The Owner is generally supportive of this improvement. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #20-069 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a twenty-five (25) foot tall ground sign, as well as wall signage at 7800 Sunwood Drive NW. Attachments Site Location Map Proposed Signage and Locations Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Dated March 5, 2020 Resolution #20-069: Conditional Use Permit Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 04/08/2020 06:55 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 04/09/2020 02:28 PM Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 04/07/2020 08:55 AM Final Approval Date: 04/09/2020