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be installed along the bituminous path. The Planning Commission reviewed the Ramsey Towne Square site plan at their May 2, 2000 regular meeting. Mr. Johnson has submitted a revised plan that complies with most of the items on the City Staff Review letter. Wayne L. Johnson, North Lake Properties, explained that he anticipates having nine or ten tenants in the building ranging in size from 1,000 square feet to 2,600 square feet. He stated that they designed the project very carefully to create a facility that will be a real asset to the community and provide space for businesses in the area. Len Lampert, Lampert and Associates, presented examples of materials proposed to be used on the exterior building. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if any of the materials will be painted. Mr. Lampert replied no. Councilmember Anderson questioned how traffic will be moved in and out of the building. Mr. Johnson reviewed three access sites for the development. Motion by Councilmember Connolly, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to approve the proposed site plan of Ramsey Towne Square contingent upon compliance with the City Staff letter dated April 27, 2000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Connolly, Hendriksen, and Anderson. Voting No: None. Case #7: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed Sign Size and Height Restrictions; Case of W.L. Johnson/Ramsey Towne Square Community Development Director Frolik stated that on April 15, 2000, the City received an application from North Lake Properties (W.L. Johnson) to exceed the sign size and height restrictions for the proposed Ramsey Towne Square commercial building in the B-1 Business District along T.H. #47. In the commemial and industrial districts, the City Code restricts the ground or freestanding sign size to 100 square feet (200 square feet aggregate surface area). Sign heights are restricted to 25 feet from grade to top of sign. W.L. Johnson is proposing a freestanding sign that includes a 210 square foot sign and a 40 square foot reader board, for a total of 250 square feet. The sign height is proposed to be 30 feet. The applicant is proposing a 17,000 square foot multi-tenant commercial building with a minimum of nine tenants, one that may be a potential franchise business. The applicant states the need for a sign that exceeds the sign size restrictions is to provide adequate signage for multi-tenants. In a similar case, the Ampride station at Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Highway #10 had a 104 square foot business identification or logo sign. They requested a conditional use permit to add a 21 square foot City Council/June 13, 2000 Page 13 of 26