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KNot Approved PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting—January 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Larry Baker, Steve Danger, Bruce Howard, Norm Schiferl Paul Zisla Absent: Jim O'Brien, and Tom O'Keefe. Also Present: David Phillips, Council Member, and Janice Gundlach, City Planner. Agenda Review: Agenda was approved. Minutes: Minutes for December 2, 2008 were presented and approved. Council Action: Council Member Phillips reported Council has received a draft copy of the Northwest Quadrant market study that was completed by Colliers International. The study will be presented in a joint Council and Commissions meeting, which will be held on February 9, 2009. Phillips added that he would like to see a review of the planning ordinance submittal standards during the 2009 year to better facilitate the review of applications. Phillips also added that he would like the Commission to consider various amendments to the Zoning Code over the course of 2009. Public Hearing: PRD2009-001 Amendment to the Clifton House Planned Residential Development to Allow Construction of a Ground Sign at 1200 Long Lake Road The applicant is requesting consideration of an amendment to the previously approved Planned Residential Development (PRD) for property located at 1200 Long Lake Road (2.08 acres subdivided from 1190 Long Lake Road). The amendment would allow construction of an 8' x 4' (or 32 SF) ground sign at the north end of the Long Lake Road access point. The actual graphic area of the sign is approximately 18 SF with the sign located 10' from the right of way, 6.5' from the northern property line, and with a total height of 4'. Lastly, the sign would be lighted by two ground mounted lights on both sides of the sign with the light on the northern side approximately 5' off the lot line abutting the nearest residence. Howard asked how far back the existing church sign is from the property line. Gundlach replied the existing sign is set back significantly further than the current proposal. Ryan Hockland, BKV Group, stated the current proposal does meet the ten foot set back requirement. Baker inquired why the applicant has included ground lights, since they may be covered with snow during the winter. Hockland replied that the ground lights would be supplemental lights, in addition to pole lights, and could be raised to help eliminate this issue. Danger asked if the pole lights are aimed at the sign. Hockland replied that they are not aimed at the sign but the proposed ground lights would be. Schiferl asked if there has been any discussion about co-locating on the church sign.