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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1999 (#2530 William Wear, Continued) Nygard pointed out that some of the existing signs are oversized. Downy stated to their knowledge they have removed all the signs that were non-conforming. Smith commented if the 288 is reduced to 124, the total is 309 square feet. Smith Inquired whether that number would be accurate for the total signage. Downy stated there is 180 square feet allowed on the building, with 141 square feet of signage on the west pylon sign, and the proposed 59 square feet of signage would bring It to a total of 380 square feet. Lindquist noted that the Planning Commission Is probably only going to approve up to 380 square feet of signage. Downy acknowledged that this sign plan does not allow for much additional signage for any new tenants. Weinberger pointed out that the 180 square feet and the 124 square feet that currently is on the building would also consist of 40 square feet on the canopy. Lindquist inquired whether the west pylon sign would be relocated Downy stated the west pylon sign currently has signs in it. Weinberger stated that the sign located under the power poles is being replaced with the Conoco sign. Staff does have a concern if the total number of tenants drops below six, the west pylon sign would contain less signs that what is currently allowed. The owner has indicated that the west pylon sign would remain as it currently exists. However, the west pylon sign Is a non-conforrning structure and would require that any proposed changes to the sign would require Council review. There were no public comments regarding this application. Smith commented that a site plan is also requested as part of this application. Weinberger stated that the new sign would be required to meet the ten foot front yard setback and 15 foot side yard setback, and City Staff would like to have a site plan submitted showing the proposed location of the sign. Chair Hawn noted that William Wear, Applicant, is now present. Weinberger commented that Items A, B, and C were what was previously approved per Resolution No. 2073. The Applicant is now requesting 180 square feet of building signage, 59 square feet for the new Conoco sign, and 141 square feet for the existing pylon sign, for a total of 380 square feet. Lindquist moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Applicant #2530, William Wear, 2160 Wayzata Boulevard, granting of variances based on the signage proposed, with a maximum of 380 square feet of signage being allowed for this property, with the understanding that the Applicant will submit a site plan illustrating the location of the proposed monument sign, and with the further understanding that the east pylon sign will be removed. VOTE; Ayes 6, Nays 0. Page 3