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Planning Commission Minutes April 23, 2002 Page 5 e would likely be in the summer of 2003. Mr. Alfords noted that the City has approached him regarding use of the site to take down the old water tower. Commissioner Baker asked what the rent is for the apartments. Mr. Alfords stated that the rent is currently $800, and that the rent would be approximately $1,200 for the new building. He stated that some of the nuns from St. Andrew's Church live in the apartments and that they have indicated that they need more housing. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Chair Pederson asked when the water tower was scheduled to come down. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that the timing has been moved up since this opportunity has become available. Chair Pederson stated that he feels the site is a good location for a second apartment building. Commissioner Franz concurred and felt it was a good idea to bring the other building into compliance, as well. e COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY JOHN ALFORDS TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN FROM MR (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO HR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), CASE NO. LU 02-02, AND REZONING FROM RIC (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R4 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), CASE NO. ZC 02-03, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. THE LAND USE AND REZONING ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING LAND USES. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5.5. Request by North Memorial Health Care for Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for Signage, Public Hearing - Case No. CU 02-07 Staff report by Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner. North Memorial Health Care request an amendment to the conditional use permit for Elk River Plaza 4th Addition to allow three additional wall signs at 800 Freeport Avenue. A 2'6 x 20' (50 sJ.) wall sign is proposed to be place on the east side of the building facing Highway 169, a 24" x 36 (72 sq. ft. ) sign on the west side facing Freeport Avenue, and a 19"x6' (9.5 sq. ft.) addition to an existing wall sign. The total wall signage, including the existing sign is 140.5 sq. ft. Staff recommends approval of the wall sign on the east side of the building facing Highway 169, and denial of the illuminated sign facing Freeport Avenue, due to the fact that there are single family homes across the street. Commissioner Baker asked if North Memorial's sign on Highway 169 was temporary. Mr. Harlicker stated yes, and that the sign can only be up a maximum of 90 days. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. e Jerry Pedlar, 3300 Oakdale, Robbinsdale, MN, representing North Memorial, stated that they are experiencing a number of problems because of the limited signage on their