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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 21, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Staff supports the variances as requested. <br />Thiesse asked if Staff has an idea of the height of the canopies and other signs in the area. <br />Barnhart indicated he did not measure them but noted that there are two Holiday gas stations on the east <br />side. <br />Barnhart displayed pictures of the nearby signs. <br />Landgraver commented this sign appears to be taller based on the view perspectives. <br />Barnhart stated the ordinance requirement talks about how the accessory structure should not be taller <br />than the principal structure and this would be lower than that. <br />Landgraver asked how the sign is lit. <br />Ross Elenkiwich, Lunds, stated the sign is lit internally and that the only part of the sign that would be lit <br />up is the white part. <br />Lemke asked if the parking spaces would be reduced. <br />Barnhart displayed an aerial photo of the site and pointed out the location of the sign. Barnhart stated the <br />parking lot presents some challenges and that the site has been maximized from a parking perspective. <br />Barnhart stated Staff was unable to find any additional parking spaces. <br />Thiesse asked if the 0.0 foot setback is from the recessed area and not the real right-of-way for the road. <br />Barnhart indicated that is correct. <br />Lemke asked if permission needs to be obtained from the highway department or any other governmental <br />agency for the sign. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />