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CITY of ORONO <br /> ��� Municipal Offices <br /> � Street Address: Mailing Address: <br /> '�kESH0 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 <br /> Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066 <br /> February 16, 2010 <br /> Aero Upholstery <br /> PO Box 326 <br /> Long Lake, MN 55356 <br /> I have noticed that you put up a new freestanding sign for your business at 2725 Wayzata Boulevard. <br /> Unfortunately whoever put the sign up for you did not obtain a permit from the City and as a result the <br /> sign does not comply with all the regulations regarding freestanding signs: <br /> Monument signs. One monument sign, limited to two faces is allowed per property.The areas of sign base,the <br /> supporting background structure,and the sign copy shall be combined for determining the total square footage and <br /> the height of the monument sign: <br /> a. The total allowable square footage shall not exceed 100 square feet per side.The base and supporting <br /> material shall constitute at least 25 percent of the total square footage. <br /> b. The base width dimension is 50 percent or more of the greatest width of the sign. <br /> C. The sign copy area shall have a minimum clearance of 20 inches above ground level. <br /> d. The sign copy area shall be completely enclosed within the monument materials. <br /> e. No portion of the sign or sign structure shall exceed ten feet above ground level. <br /> f. The monument sign base shall be constructed of materials similar in appearance to those of the principal <br /> structure and shall consist of brick,natural stone,stucco,textured cast stone,or integrally colored concrete <br /> masonry units. The structure surrounding the face of the sign from the base to the top of the sign must be <br /> solid,continuous,and consist of the base materials or complementary materials that match the appearance <br /> and color of the principal building. <br /> g. The 200 square feet of ground area around the base of the monument sign shall be landscaped with shrubs or <br /> perennials. <br /> h. The sign must also be located 10 feet from the right of way of Wayzata Boulevard. <br /> �anarP\�ca.kc.�. Ls twclosLd. <br /> Please submit an application for a conforming sign by the end of March. We will allow a reasonable <br /> time to install the sign after the ground thaws. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Evelyn rner <br /> City Planner <br /> 952-249-4623 <br /> etumer@ci.orono.mn.us <br /> Telephone(952)249-4600 • Fax(952)249-4616 <br /> www.ci.orono.mn.us <br />