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CC:annie(didecklangroup.com Wendy, Could you please forward on this email to our Rivers Edge members? I would certainly appreciate it! Thanks in advance! -Tim Dear Rivers Edge Businesses, Below are the final and most recent documents related to the Granite Shores sign per our discussion at the last Rivers Edge meeting. The narrative and support from city plans describes exactly what Granite Shores is proposing to do. We met with staff early on to gauge their input on design, etc., and attached are the resulting sketches of the proposed sign. Granite Shores wants to promote not only their available space and businesses within their building, but all community events which occur downtown(Concerts, Farmer's Market, Kidstock, ArtSoup, etc.), and our downtown as a DESTINATION for all Hwy 10 traffic. We applied for a sign permit, and it was denied based upon city staff s interpretation of the ordinance which says "monument" signs are not allowed. Our proposed sign is not a "monument" sign, rather it is a "freestanding" sign. Because freestanding signs are not addressed in the downtown portion of the zoning ordinance, we feel that our sign falls within the city's ordinance as it is written. In that spirit we are appealing their decision. To go through this process, our appeal will be heard by the Board of Adjustments on Tuesday, July 9th in the City Council Chambers. If the BOA overturns staffs decision, we will apply for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the size of the electronic portion of the sign. If the BOA agrees with staff, and denies the sign permit, it automatically goes in front of the City Council for review on July 15th at 6:30 in in the Council Chambers. I am hoping ALL downtown businesses are in support of the sign- this sign will not only draw attention,traffic and people to the downtown, it will promote all of the events sponsored by our association, at no additional cost to us or the public (seeing as the sign will be 100%privately funded and operated). This sign is design with the same architecture and design standards as Rivers Edge Commons Park and in no way detracts from our downtown's character. Many voices heard together as one can make the difference! I do not believe we will find another business or organization willing to foot the bill for an amazing downtown sign like this anytime in the near future. 2