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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 16,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> must be replaced in kind. The average person would likely not notice the difference between the two <br /> signs. <br /> Staff recommends approval based on the practical difficulties outlined in Staff's report. <br /> Thiesse noted the trend has been to have lower signs. Thiesse asked if Staff has any concern about that. <br /> Barnhart stated Staff's main concern is that a lower sign will block visibility for the vehicles on the road. <br /> Pat Lawrence, Sign Maintenance Lighting, asked if the sign could have up lighting rather than interior <br /> lighting. <br /> Barnhart stated the concern with exterior lighting would depend on where it would be located and that the <br /> impacts to traffic and pedestrians would need to be reviewed. Barnhart stated if the area could be <br /> screened,he would not necessarily be opposed to it. <br /> Thiesse noted this is a heavily traveled intersection. Thiesse asked if a lighting plan was submitted. <br /> Lawrence indicated this is a last minute request of the client and that it was initially proposed to be lit up <br /> on the interior. <br /> Landgraver asked if it is an absolute requirement that the lights point up rather than be lit on the interior. <br /> Lawrence stated the lights will sit back from the sign a certain distance, be on a post that is approximately <br /> two feet high to avoid the snow, and would shine up. Lawrence stated his client would prefer the post <br /> mounted lights. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:37 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8: 37 p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated the request seems pretty straight forward, and that if the Planning Commission <br /> recommends approval, it should be with the recommendation that more specifics on the upward lighting <br /> be provided prior to going before the City Council meeting. <br /> Schoenzeit stated because it is closer to the curb, it is more stuff for the public to interact with. <br /> Lemke stated his concern would be how far away the lights would need to be located in order to project <br /> onto the sign. <br /> Thiesse stated his preference would be a back lit sign. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the smaller base would be a preference and that the area should be kept clear as much as <br /> possible. <br /> Page 19 of 32 <br />