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. . . Planning Commission Minutes September 26. 2000 Page 5 received calls from two residents in the area and both stated they had no objections to the wind generator. Mr. Jaunich explained that the turbine is slow-spinning and will be regulated to turn at 26 rpms and no faster. no matter how strong the winds may be. Commissioner Kuester asked if they have considered allowing a cellular provider to locate on the tower. Mr. Jaunich explained that the close proximity of the blades to the tower does not allow this type of use, however, they are considering having a warning siren located on pole. Commissioner Baker asked who would own and operate the turbine. Mr. Jaunich stated that Metro Wind will be the owner and operator. He noted that they will provide power through Elk River Municipal Utilities, and ultimately, to NSP. Commissioner Schuster asked what the cost of the turbine will be. Mr. Jaunich stated that the cost will be approximately $750,000. Steve Rohlf noted that the site is open and has no ponds. He added that the Municipal Utilities will be offering green power, such as wind power to their customers soon. Chair Chambers opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Chambers closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY METRO WIND LLC AS PRESENTED, TO CONSTRUCT A WIND TURBINE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES, CASE NO. CU 00-35, CITING THAT THERE WAS NO PUBLIC OPPOSITION. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED -0. 5.3. Reauest by Sian Art Co. for a Conditional Use Permit to Amend the Elk Park Center Planned Unit Development IPUDI Aoreement to allow a 2nd Wall Siqn, Public Hearing - Case No. CU 00-34 Staff report by Steve Wensman. Sign Art Company is requesting a conditional use permit in order to amend the Elk Park Center Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement to allow a second wall sign for Caribou Coffee. Mr. Wensman explained that the sign is being requested to provide visibility on the east side of the building. He noted that Salina Salon also requested a second sign on the east wall, but Salina Salon did not have any lease space on that side of the building and staff could not support an amendment to allow them one. Staff recommends approval of this request. Commissioner Baker asked if the sign would be illuminated. Kevin Snyder, representing Sign Art, indicated that the sign would consist of white neon channel letters, and the green and brown Caribou Coffee logo. Chair Chambers opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Chambers closed the public hearing.