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Not Approved Hockland replied the church sign is located further south and they would like to have traffic enter in the northern entrance. Zisla voiced frustration that the applicant has not provided a plan on how the sign will appear on site. Gundlach stated she asked the applicant to provide that information, however due to the short notice he was unable to provide it. Hockland replied that an elevation was provided, and the sign will look similar to the existing church sign. Danger is concerned that the ground lights may cause traffic problems, since the light may bounce into driver's eyes. Hockland replied that they are willing to adjust the location of the lights so they focus back to the sign instead of focusing directly on the sign. Bill Oas, 1105 Pike Lake Circle, opposes the sign and believes it should be co-located on the church sign. Danger asked why the sign is on the north side of the drive versus the south side. Hockland replied there is a deep embankment on the south side that would hinder the location of the sign, while the northern side is higher in elevation with fewer trees impacated. Baker asked if legs could be added to the sign to increase it's height on the south side. Hockland replied that it is a possibility; however there is still the issue of the abundant tree growth in the area. Motion by Baker, second by Howard to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 5 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Baker stated that placing the sign on the south side would be difficult and does not have an issue with the sign being placed at the ten-foot setback on the north side. Howard stated that the criteria has been met, however he is concerned that the sign is too close to the road. He would like to see the sign moved the south side of the drive. Danger asked if the ground lights would be on a timer. Hockland replied that they have not discussed a timer, but would be willing to add a timer so the lights are on during business hours only. Danger would like the lights to be positioned so they face the west and that they have hours of operation, so they are turned off at a specific time. Motion by Danger, second by Zisla to recommend the Council ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WITH CHANGES LISTED BELOW: 1. Continued compliance with Final PRD approval Resolution 08-063. 2. Prior to construction of the sign, the applicant obtains a Permanent Sign Permit from the City Planner. 3. Prior to issuance of a Permanent Sign Permit, the applicant must submit an updated Photometric Plan verifying the proposed sign lighting will be in compliance with Zoning Code Section 11-010 (6). 4. The ground lights are directed at a westerly angle and installed at the east end of the sign in an effort to decrease glare effects when viewed from Long Lake Road