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Planning Commission Minutes March 26, 2002 Page 4 e COMMISSIONER FRANZ MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY CUB FOODS FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ELK PARK CENTER PUD AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A SECOND "CUB" SIGN, CASE NO. CU 02-05, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. THE EXISTING SIGNAGE IS SUFFICIENT TO IDENTIFY THE STORE AS CUB FOODS. 2. THE EXISTING SIGNAGE IS SUFFICIENT TO IDENTIFY THE PHARMACY AND THE PHARMACY ENTRANCE. COMMISSIONER MESICH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-1. Commissioner Baker opposed. 6.3. Request by Checker Auto Parts/Universal Sign. Inc. for Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for Signage. Public Hearing - Case No. CU 02-10 Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Checker Auto Parts, 508 Freeport Avenue, requests a conditional use permit allow a second wall sign and to exceed 128 square feet of total sign area. Mr. Harlicker noted that the proposed 4' x 30' (120 sq. ft.) sign would face Highway 169. Staff is in agreement that the second sign is needed, however, a 3' x 20' foot sign (60 square feet) would be a reasonable size. Commissioner Anderson asked if the other businesses in this area received the same approval. Mr. Harlicker explained the area was developed in phases and that there are different agreements for the various businesses. e Commissioner Ropp questioned if the trees along Highway 169 created a visibility issue. Mr. Harlicker stated that there is a break in the trees where the proposed sign would be visible from the south. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Steve Macohon, District Manager of Checker Auto, stated that the free-standing sign in the front of the building is not required and they would prefer to have the additional signage facing Highway 169. Mr. Macohon noted that the Marcus theater's signage is larger than what they are proposing. Commissioner Mesich asked if the applicant was willing to accept staff's recommendation of a 60 square foot sign. Mr. Macohon stated that they would be willing to accept the reduced slgnage. Commissioner Franz asked if the front signage could be reduced. Mr. Macohon stated that there would be no value in doing so. Commissioner Baker stated he did not have a problem with the request. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. e COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY CHECKER AUTO PARTS FORA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SECOND WALL SIGN AND TO EXCEED 128 SQUARE FEET OF