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. . . Planning Commission Minutes January 23.2001 Page 11 Commissioner Pederson stated that he recalled the applicant for Wash-n-FiII stated that he did not feel there was a need for a canopy sign. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. Gerald Koschney, 236 166'h Avenue NE, Ham Lake, applicant, explained why he felt the canopy sign was necessary for visibility. He stated that Conoco is the 2nd largest credit card company which does a lot of advertising and he would like to take advantage of that. He felt that potential customers driving south along Highway 169 looking for a Conoco Station would not be able to tell that there was a Conoco Station there, since the logo is not visible. Commissioner Baker did not feel the proposed sign would be obtrusive and that since the sign was relatively small, he did not have a problem with the sign being illuminated. Commissioner Baker supported Mr. Koschney being able to take advantage of the Conoco name. Commissioner Ropp expressed his agreement with Commissioner Baker. Chair Mesich felt that since the building is set an angle, proper signage may be more difficult. Commissioner Baker stated he would like the Planning Commission review the design standards for signs in the future. Commissioner Chambers stated he had no objection to the request and asked how the other Commissioners felt about having the sign lighted. Chair Mesich stated that since the applicant did not object to a non-lighted sign, he would support that it not be lit. Commissioners Pederson and Commissioner Johnson stated they did not object to the sign being lit. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY GERALD AND ANGIE KOSCHNEY TO AMEND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ELK RIVER CROSSING PUD, CASE NO. CU 01-01, TO ALLOW A LIGHTED 16 SQ. FT. (2 FT. BY 8 FT.) CANOPY SIGN BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: o INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE STAFF REPORT o NO PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO THE REQUEST o THE UNIQUE ORIENTATION OF THE BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY COMMISSIONER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.4. Reauest bv Dynamics Desian & land Co. for Preliminary Plat Approval (Fox Haven), Public Hearina - Case No. P 01-01 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Dynamics Design and land Company requests preliminary plat approval for Fox Haven, a 24.33 acre, 19-1ot single family residential development with 6 outlots. The property is located north of Highway 10, south of lake Orono and west of Guardian Angels West. Mr. Harlicker reviewed the existing conditions of the site, layout of the streets and lots within the