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Approved PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting—April 19, 2011 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairperson Bruce Howard, Commissioners, James Alvey, Steve Danger, Verne McPherson, and Erin Nichols-Matkaiti Absent: None Also Present: Janice Gundlach-City Planner, Councilmember David Phillips, and Katie Bruno-Office Assistant. Agenda Review: The agenda was presented and approved. Minutes: Minutes from February 15, 2011 were presented and approved. Council Action: Councilmember Phillips reported the library being relocated at the New Brighton Community Center will be called the New Brighton Library. A request was submitted to Clearwire asking them to rebuild the tower in Freedom Park as approved. Councilmember Phillips reminded the residents that the City is accepting applications for Advisory Commissioners. Public Hearing: (A) Pratt Ordway Properties requests a Special Use Permit to allow an amendment to the existing Comprehensive Sign Plan for Main Street Village, 500 5th AVE NW, specifically to allow a larger tenant sign for the corner tenant space of Building E. City Planner Gundlach reported the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow an amendment to a previously approved, and amended, comprehensive sign plan for Main Street Village. This specific request would allow a larger wall sign for the corner tenant of Building E, which is the retail building located at the corner of 5th AVE NW and County Road E2. The current sign plan allows for a 28 SF wall sign. The proposed amendment would be to allow a 48 SF sign for the corner tenant of Building E, as this corner tenant is considered a major tenant in that it encompasses the largest space in the building. The original sign plan dates back prior to 2005. The sign plan has been amended at least three times since its adoption. The comprehensive sign plan procedure is such that developers can cater sign plans to meet specific needs in redeveloped and shopping center areas, however any time a change is requested it must be reviewed and approved through the Special Use Permit process. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit, amending the Comprehensive Sign Plan for Main Street Village, subject to the following condition: 1. A 48 SF sign shall be permitted for the corner tenant of Building E only when that corner tenant occupies more than one tenant space/suite, specifically occupying suites 104, 105, and 107 as illustrated on the suite layout provided. Commissioner Nichols-Matkaiti questioned whether the amendment amends the actual sign plan. Ms. Gundlach responded the resolution outlining the Special Use approval is attached to the written sign plan. Commissioner Danger questioned if the sign is lighted. Ms. Gundlach responded the sign is lighted on the street sign only. 1