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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, October 16, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Lawrence indicated this is a last minute request of the client and that it was initially proposed to be lit up <br />on the interior. <br />Landgraver asked if it is an absolute requirement that the lights point up rather than be lit on the interior. <br />Lawrence stated the lights will sit back from the sign a certain distance, be on a post that is approximately <br />two feet high to avoid the snow, and would shine up. Lawrence stated his client would prefer the post <br />mounted lights. <br />Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:37 p.m. <br />There were no public comments relating to this application. <br />Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8: 37 p.m. <br />Leskinen stated the request seems pretty straight forward, and that if the Planning Commission <br />recommends approval, it should be with the recommendation that more specifics on the upward lighting <br />be provided prior to going before the City Council meeting. <br />Schoenzeit stated because it is closer to the curb, it is more stuff for the public to interact with. <br />Lemke stated his concern would be how far away the lights would need to be located in order to project <br />onto the sign. <br />Thiesse stated his preference would be a back lit sign. <br />Schoenzeit stated the smaller base would be a preference and that the area should be kept clear as much as <br />possible. <br />Barnhart stated the recommendation would be based on what is before the Planning Commission tonight <br />and that the applicant will need to provide additional information on the lighting. Barnhart indicated he <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />