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rile W4-2977 January 20,2004 Page 8 of 11 applicant is proposing two light poles (discussed in the lighting section of this report) with the sign connecting them. Tlie sign meets the requirements of Section 78*1468, but the specific design of the sign and how it will tie into the lighting poles should be discussed with tlie applicant. The incorporation of stone planters and iron railings, as proposed, seems appropriate. The applicant is also proposing a sign, 6’ x 4 ’ w/a planter box and poles, at the comer of Shoreline Drive and Kelly Avenue. Tlie location of the sign may need to be revised should the proposed layout of the existing gravel lot change. This sign will be a multi tenant sign listing ilie businesses that occupy the front of tlie building. This sign meets the requirements of Section 78-1468 and will be subject to 10 ’ setback. In addition, staff would recommend the following: - The sign be re-oriented to be perpendicular to Shoreline Drive - Tlie sign be monument style (no poles) Lastly, an existing pole sign for NavaiTC Lanes/The Crib is located in the right-of-way along Kelly Avenue. This sign is in need of repair and cui-rently isn’t illuminated. The applicant has expressed his willingness to work with the Planning Commission and City Council towards a signage plan that would be functional and visually appealing. The Planning Commission should consider elimination of this sign and allowing a larger sign at tlie northeast corner of Shoreline Drive and Kelly Avenue which would incorporate all the businesses occupying the building. A new directional sign, possibly 3’ x 3’ could be placed at tlie Kelly Avenue entrance, out of tlie right-of-way. The Zoning Ordinance would limit the size of all new signs to 50 s.f Currently, 389 s.f. of signage is proposed when 529 s.f is allowed, leaving the applicant 140 s.f to work with. Staff would not recommend that the Planning Commission encourage tlie applicant to max-out his allowable signage, but there is room to allow for a larger sign at the northeast corner of the site and a small directional sign at the Kelly Avenue entrance. Landscaping Plan The applicant has not provided a landscape plan. The eastern and northern property boundaries abut right-of-way and the western boundary abuts another B-1 zoned properly, not providing any opportunities for additional landscaping. The southern property boundary has a tree line and fence which provides screening to the residential property to the south. The Plamiing Commission should discuss whether this existing vegetation is adequate for screening (see Exhibit 05). There are also three other potential areas for landscaping: 1) The area between the 2-tier retaining wall system separating the upper gravel parking lot from the lower parking lot (see Exhibit 04), 2) The planter boxes proposed at the top of the proposed stairway system, and, 3) The planter box proposed for the signage at the northeast comer of the lot. The Planning Commission should discuss requiring implementation of some type of landscaping in these three areas in an effort to provide additional green space on property. Additionally, as noted previously, the provision of 20 ’/10 ’ green space yards along Shoreline Drive and Kelly Avenue should be considered for the gravel lot. This