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TO: Cliff Otten
Greg Grothe
DATE: March 4, 1994
SUBJECT: Report/Recommendation of Development Review Committee (held on March 3,
1994 at 8:30 a.m.)
Members - Public Works Director, John R. Gerhardson; City Engineer,
represented by Tom Anderson of Bonestroo, Anderlik, Rosene & Associates;
Building & Zoning Administrator, Jeanne A. Mabusth
Review
Greg Grothe of Klaer's Westside Appliance and Tom Steinke of Edison Signs represented the
applicants. Steinke reviewed the construction and materials to be used in the signage. It was
noted that the canopy sign would not be made of a plastic/glass like exterior but of a fabric that
would minimize intensity of lighting from signage. The canopy would extend no more than 2'
from exterior of the building. It would not extend above the height of the building. Each of
the ivory panels designated for signage would not exceed 50 s.f. in area.
The committee was concerned that the proposed signage appears to be a major departure from
the current low key signage currently used at facility. The committee had an opportunity to
review signage at Calamity Jeans in Long Lake's Industrial Park as an example of colors to be
used in canopy signage. Steinke provided photos of other similar canopy signs installed in the
area.
The committee felt that the proposed canopy signage would compliment building if extended to
east side of west entrance at Highway 12. The committee did not feel that the canopy signage
needed to be continued along the west side of building but that all signage should be consistent
with an overall signage plan. The committee was concerned that controls be placed on signage
for renters at west side of facility. It was also noted that there was no record of a building
permit being issued for the chiropractor sign and that a temporary sign permit would be required
for free standing sign advertising Klaer's Westside Appliance.
Recommendation of Committee
Vote: 3 to 0. Development Review Committee unanimously approved the signage as proposed
subject to the following conditions:
1. Current building permit must be extended to include canopy signage to east side
of most western access door on Highway 12.
Memo - Development Review Committee
March 4, 1994
Page 2
2. Owner is responsible for coordination and control of type and lighting of signage.
Owner is also advised that building permits are required for all signage.
Chiropractor sign, installed within the last week, was installed without a building
permit on the west side of structure. Owner must obtain an after-the-fact permit
for sign.
3. As existing signage and proposed signage results in more intense lighting at
facility, the committee recommends that lighting of signs be limited to 6:00 a.m.
through 10:00 p.m. Lighting controls should be in place by May 1, 1994.
cc: Orono Council
Ron Moorse, City Administrator
Tom Anderson, Bonestroo & Associates
John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director
Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administratorâ–º/
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