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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3072 Orono Public School District, Continued) <br /> Lawson stated they would like to recognize a possible sponsor of the sign. <br /> Fritzler stated he is fine with the placement of the sign as long as it complies with current requirements <br /> for line of sight. Fritzler indicated he is against the sponsor panel since that is advertisement and not <br /> related to school activities. Fritzler inquired what the square footage would be if the sponsor panel were <br /> removed. <br /> Curtis indicated the sponsor panel is 1' by 8'. <br /> Winkey inquired why the school district is proposing a sign of this size. <br /> Lawson stated they attempted to follow the City's monument sign standards. <br /> Leslie indicated he also is not in favor of the sponsor panel since it would then become a commercial sign <br /> located within a residential zone. <br /> Rahn concurred with the removal of the sponsor panel and to leave the height of the sign as shown. <br /> Leslie inquired whether the height of the sign would be reduced by the size of the sponsor panel area. <br /> Rahn commented the sponsor panel is probably located three feet from the bottom and that he would <br /> prefer to see that area landscaped. <br /> Lawson stated the sponsor panel would probably contain the name of a nonprofit organization. <br /> Rahn stated he would prefer to see only school related events on the sign. <br /> Jurgens stated he has concerns that the name on the sponsor panel would change periodically and that he <br /> would prefer a placard or a cornerstone on the end or side rather than the sponsor panel. Jurgens <br /> commented he would like to see the landscaping around the monument increased. <br /> Winkey stated he also is opposed to the sponsor panel. Winkey indicated he would prefer the sign remain <br /> the same size but that the landscaping around the base be increased. <br /> Leslie inquired whether there are any restrictions that can or should be placed on the content of the sign. <br /> Leslie indicated he is in favor of a sign that promotes school activities but that he does not want to see the <br /> sign used to promote non-school related items. Leslie inquired whether there currently are restrictions on <br /> the manual readerboard. <br /> Gaffron indicated there are not. <br /> Curtis noted a permit is required to change the sign face. <br /> PAGE 11 <br />