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Planning Commission Minutes March 28. 2000 Page 2 . recommends approval of the request, noting that the proposed sign meets the size, setback and height requirements of the City's ordinance. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Chair Mesich asked if the new Embers sign could be moved to the right, above the "Great Food Specials" sign, in order to eliminate the 3rd pole. Charlie Houle, property owner of the site, explained that they did consider this idea, but it was felt that the width was needed for strength in high winds. Chair Mesich asked what section of the code substantiated approval of such a request. Ms. McPherson read from the ordinance where this issue is addressed. Chair Mesich felt that the request does meet the criteria of the ordinance. Commissioners Schuster and Pederson expressed their agreement. Commissioner Pederson stated he felt the new sign would be a substantial improvement. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY TALLY HO RESTAURANT TO ALTER AN EXISTING NON-CONFORMING SIGN, CHANGING THE SIGN FACE FROM "FOOD" TO "EMBERS" AND PLACING THE EMBERS LOGO AT A LOWER LOCATION ON THE SIGN, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. GP 00-2. COMMISSIONER CHAMBERS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.2. Request bv D.F. Peck for Preliminary Plat Approval (Whitetail RidqeL Case No. P 00-5 . Staff report by Scott Harlicker. D.F. Peck requests preliminary plat approval to subdivide 39 acres into 18 single-family clustered lots with 21 acres of open space. The property is located at Polk Street and 203rd Avenue. Scott discussed the surrounding land uses, density, layout of the lots and streets, use of open space, trail access, landscaping, grading and drainage, tree preservation, wells, septic systems, and park dedication. Mr. Harlicker noted that a two-year time frame is recommended for development of Lot 7, Block 2, or the existing storage building on this lot will need to be removed. An escrow account of $2,000 is also recommended to cover demolition costs in the event the city should have to remove the structure. Mr. Harlicker explained that the proposed northern trail access to Lot B is unusable because of wetlands and a future sedimentation pond. Also, the southern trail access is blocked because of a proposed sedimentation pond. Mr. Harlicker discussed the extent of the grading for the site which is proposed by the developer. Commissioner Baker asked if Mr. Harlicker's concerns regarding the grading were because of the loss of trees. Mr. Harlicker stated that he is not only concerned about the loss of trees on the site, but also the impact the grading will have on the trees on the adjacent property. .