2000 - P02231 - sign - free standing

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West Pylon The west pylon was approved with variances in 1986. The sign was permitted one Logo Sign-top (Orono Shopping Center) 5' x 7.5' = 37.5 s.f, Six plaques (one plaque is allowed per tenant for advertising) 2.5' x 7.5' x 6 plaques= 112.5 s.f. Planning Commission Recommendation The applicant reduce the signage on the property to allow 380 s.f., which the property would be allowed if the zoning matched the use of the property. The Planning Commission made the following findings: 1. The use of the property is more in conformance with that listed in the"B-3" Shopping Center District. If the property is zoned B-3 the lot would be allowed 380 s.f. of sign space. A variance could be justified based on the use of the property is similar to that of a property in the B-3 District. The Planning Commission noted in 1986 the applicable B-1 zoning standards are not compatible with existing shopping center use and since 1980 B-3 shopping standards were found more appropriate when considering signage needs of the property. 2. The Conoco station, as well as many other tenants, use an exterior entrance rather than a typical interior entrance associated with other malls. It may be appropriate to approve additional signage based on this need. 3. Highway 12 will be relocated from the existing location reducing the amount of regional traffic to local traffic. The signage along old Highway 12 should be in character with the local traffic use and pedestrian users. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of variances based on the signage proposed would be allowed under the existing Ordinance if the property would be zoned B-3. Based on the total building signage to be in conformance prior to a permit being issued for the new signs.