Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/03/1996

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Commissioner Jensen asked if there was an existing sign located on the site. Mr. Holm explained that there was a neon light located on the building that was not visible to Highway #10. Mr. Holm stated that he was aware that this request was precedent setting, but he felt that they needed exposure to Highway # 10 to attract a better clientele. Ms. Frolik asked ifa 25 foot sign would be visible from Highway #10. Mr. Holm explained that it would not. Ms. Frolik asked how high the sign would have to be for visibility from Highway #10. Commissioner Holland asked how high the sign could be according to City Code. Ms. Frolik explained that the sign could be 25 feet in height and the building structure could be 35 feet in height. Commissioner Thorud asked how the old sign would compare in size to the new sign being proposed. Ms. Frolik stated that she did not have that information at this time. Mr. Holm distributed a drawing of the new sign, and estimated that the old sign was approximately 96 square feet. Commissioner Deemer explained that property west of Holm's Super Bowl, Inc., will be developed into a commercial shopping center. He suggested incorporating Super Bowl into the shopping center sign, as it would be a better location. Commissioner Deemer stated that he was reluctant to put the sign on the Dubat's property, in consideration of City Staff's recommendation. Ms. Frolik explained that by incorporating Holm's Super Bowl, Inc. into the shopping center sign, the Planning Commission would still be approving an off-site advertising sign. Mr. Holm stated that he polled the commercial and residential neighbors, and there were no objections. He added that he would like to be a good neighbor. The Planning Commission proceeded to review the Findings of Fact. Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Holland to accept #1 through #15 as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Holland, Jensen, LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Motion by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner Deemer to amend #16 to indicate that the proposed sign will not substantially impair the use of market value of surrounding properties. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, Deemer, Jensen, LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Motion by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner Jensen to amend #17 to indicate that the proposed use will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons working in the vicinity of the use, or to the public welfare. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, Jensen, Deemer, LaDue, Terry, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Planning Commission/September 3, 1996 Page 8 of 13