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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PL.\NNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 17, 1995 (#2 - #2026 New Horizon Child Care - Continued) Mabusth said the applicant has presented two options for the main signage. One option is a 4-I/2x4-l/T single sided sign to be attached to the facility The other altematix e is a free-standing sign, 4-l/'2x4-l/2 ‘, smaller than originally proposed, but located in the same place at a lower height. The entrance pylon is also reduced in size to 4'x4' at a height of I3’8". The sign contractor has provided the electrical specifications as required Nnv Horizon will install timers on the siims and turn the lights off at a prescribed time if recommended as the facility is in a residential area Smith asked if this was at the request of the City or a company policy Bergen said there w as no set company policy Such detemnnations were made by the neighborhood within the City the child care center is located. If the center is in a commercial setting. New Horizon generally does not put timers on their iHuminited signs. The child care center in Wayzata was noted as being in a cornnKfcial zone with similar lighting and brightness of illumination Lindquist recommended the entrance sign include the verbage, "entrance* Smith and Rowlette agreed as the entrance is difficult to detect. There were no public comments Lindquist moved. Smith seconded, to approve Application #2026 for one sign on the building, option #1, an entry sign with additional verbage to indicate the entrance, and an illuminated apron, both apron and building sign’s illumination to be controlled by timers .Appropriate hours of illumination will be worked out with Staff. Smith noted people using tliw Luce Line do not wish to see lighted signs Ayes 4. Nays 0 (#3) «0J2 MICHAEL AND LY NNE GERHLICHER. 1375 REST POINT ROAD- VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 7:13-7:28 P..M. The Certificate of Mailinu and Affidavit of Publication were noted Mr. Gerhlichei was present. Mabiisth reponed that the application is for height and rear/street lot line setback for fencing exceeding the 3-1/2' height requirement The fencing will replace a former privacy fence The height of the fence averages 6 to 6-1/2' in height w ith 7* at center posts and 5' at the mid section The fencing is located oi»t of the 75' setback area and w ill be reinstalled on the side lot line. The average lakeshore setback is m^^t, and the fence will have no visual impact on the seasonal cabin next door. Lindquist asked if the 1977 survey is the latest surv ey available Mabusth said it w as and noted that the lot lines have not charged