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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 16,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Landgraver stated he initially had a concern with the massing, but given the lack of any objection by the <br /> neighbors and the existing vegetation, he would not be opposed to the request. <br /> Leskinen stated any concerns she had with increasing the non-conformity were addressed in Staff's <br /> report. <br /> Schoenzeit moved,McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 14-3672, <br /> Revolution Design and Build on behalf of Kelly and Melodee Marx,3135 North Shore Drive, <br /> granting of a lake setback variance subject to Staff recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 4. #14-3673 JUSTIN MCCY ON BEHALF OF ORONO PUBLIC SCHOOL ISD 278, 685, <br /> 765,795,AND 800 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD NORTH,7:47 P.M.—7:55 P.M. <br /> Justin McCoy, Applicant,was present. <br /> Curtis stated Orono Public Schools is proposing to install a total of four monument signs identifying each <br /> of the Orono School properties along Old Crystal Bay Road North. Each of the signs will be four feet <br /> wide and eight feet tall. The signs will be constructed of a blue aluminum cabinet. The signs are not <br /> proposed to have internal illumination and are proposed to be set back from the street property line ten <br /> feet, which is consistent with a business or commercial sign setback, and five feet more than the <br /> residential district sign regulations require. <br /> A conditional use permit is necessary due to the signage size area and the number of signs proposed. <br /> Conditionally permitted uses within R Districts are permitted one sign per use up to 12 square feet of sign <br /> area. Based on the sign plan provided,the sign copy area portion of the monument signs are <br /> approximately 14 square feet on each side for each side. An additional variance is required based on the <br /> style and materials of the proposed signs. The monument sign criteria dictate that the monument sign <br /> base should be comprised of materials similar in appearance to the principal structure and should consist <br /> of brick, stucco, natural stone or other durable materials. <br /> Staff finds that variances to allow the proposed signage to be installed on the various school properties <br /> identifying each site would be appropriate. The signage size and number appears to be reasonable and <br /> consistent with similar institutional properties in the City and other schools in the greater community. <br /> The existing readerboard monument sign on the corner of Wayzata Boulevard and Old Crystal Bay Road <br /> conforms more closely to the City's monument sign criteria. <br /> The Planning Commission should discuss the entrance identification or directional signage materials and <br /> whether or not they are appropriate and designed to meet the intent of the Code. Signage by its very <br /> nature is designed to have a visual impact. The Planning Commission should discuss the proposed <br /> signage and determine if the materials, size, and/or number of signs will result in a negative visual impact <br /> that should be modified or mitigated in some way. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances for sign size and the number of signs per use, as <br /> well as the conditional use permit to install the signs according to the general site plan provided. The <br /> Planning Commission should discuss the variance regarding the use of materials and direct the applicant <br /> accordingly. Building permits will be required prior to installation of signage. <br /> Lemke asked if the signs will be lit. <br /> Page 12 of 18 <br />