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. . . Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 2000 Page 11 Lee Hoffman, representing Madison Marquette, thanked staff for their investigative work in preparing their report. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Commissioner Chambers asked if the signage were lit and how bright the signage would be. Mr. Hoffman explained that the signage would be lit internally behind colored panels. Ms. McPherson explained that the sign ordinance states that the "light wash" cannot extend beyond the property line. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED APPROVAL Of THE REQUEST BY MADISON MARQUETTE REALTY SERVICES fOR AN AMENDMENT TO THEIR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INCREASE THE ALLOWED MONUMENT SIGN HEIGHT fROM 19 fEET TO 30 fEET, AND TO INCREASE THE ALLOWED SIGN AREA fROM 80 SQUARE fEET TO 126 SQUARE fEET, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 00-11, WITH THE fOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT A SIGN PERMIT IS OBTAINED fROM THE ELK RIVER PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ANY INSTALLATION Of SIGNS. 2. THAT NO CONifERS ON THE ELK RIVER PLAZA PROPERTY OR ALONG THE HIGHWAY 169 RIGHT-Of-WAY EAST Of THE SITE BE REMOVED WITHOUT CITY APPROVAL. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Steve Wensman reviewed the revised signage submitted by Snyders for their store. He asked the Commissioners for their opinion on the signage, and whether or not they felt the changes were significant enough to require additional review by them. Commissioner Kuester stated that she felt the signage and roof line treatment originally proposed was more consistent with the clinic building. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the changes made in Synders' signage did not warrant further review by the Commission. 6. Other Business 6.1. Uodate on Aoril17, 2000 City Council Meeting Michele McPherson reviewed action on planning issues by the City Council at their April 17, 2000, meeting. 8. Adjournment There being no further business, COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.