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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 12, 2013 Page 7of 9 Tengler asked how much higher than McCaslin will this sign be. McCartney stated 4 feet. Tengler asked the applicant for some sign construction details. McNamara stated the sign is 4 inches thick, designed to match the existing signs with the same panel thickness. Tengler asked about the idea behind angling this sign insteadof having it perpendicular. McNamara stated the orientation is intended to capture the necessary directional traffic. Summary and request by Staff and Applicant: McCartney stated staff still sees a benefit of this sign because it will take care of the sign issues the City is having with the placement of temporary signs. McKee stated he did not believe the notification of this project was addressed properly. Closed Public Hearing and discussion by Commission: O’Connell stated she believed public notice was properly given. She stated the sign is in the best interest of the area and it is not obtrusive. Pritchard stated this property has had issues with lighting and signage. He believes there is contiguityissuesbetween the signs and does not believe the Century Drive sign is necessary. He added the lighted wall signs are not turned off at the time frame established by the original planned unit development (PUD). He stated he wished the property owner was here tonight so these issues could be addressed. Tengler stated the other signage issues were outside of the purview of this application. He stated the color scheme and design are consistent with the other signs. He added the short design and non-illumination prevents this sign from being obtrusive to the adjacent property owners. Moline stated he agreed with Tengler and O’Connell and believes this location needs an additional sign.He stated he is fine with the sign design. O’Connell agreed not having the owner here is unfortunate due to the issues being stated tonight regarding the other signs. Pritchard stated the owner should be here for this discussion and believes discussions on the other signs are permissible since the PUD is being opened up for the addition of this sign. He added the sign is warranted but there might be other modifications necessary for the signs on this property. O’Connell stated she would be comfortable continuing this item to bring the owner back to discuss these other signs. Tengler asked if there should be a design discussion at Planning Commission level or should they be worked out with staff ahead of time.