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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 28, 1997 Page 8 . Dave Hoeschen, Director of Real Estate for Holiday Station Stores, explained Holiday is requesting the back lighting of the canopy be allowed and are willing to turning it off at a reasonable time, such as 10 p.m., by using an electronic timing device. Mr. Hoeschen stated he will provide information requested by staff regarding location of the vacuum, telephone, etc. Mr. Hoeschen indicated he agrees to the requirement for 3 wall signs, but is requesting a 20 ft. high monument style sign consisting of 108 sq. ft. He further requested the Planning Commission accept a 6.8 ft. tall, 26.6 sq. ft. monument entry sign along Freeport. Outdoor storage will consist of merchandise which is kept on roll-out carts and placed on the sidewalk next to the building. The outdoor display merchandise will take up approximately 2 feeJ, leaving a 6 ft. wide sidewalk area open. Mr. Hoeschen indicated the trash will be kept inside the building and collected through a garage type door. Commissioner questioned whether or not the drive isle to the car wash was wide enough for a vehicle towing a trailer. Mr. Hoeschen indicated the car wash is not designed to accommodate vehicles pulling trailers. Discussion followed regarding the total amount of signage requested by Holiday. Mr. Hoeschen explained the "reader board" type sign which will be located on the freestanding sign. Further discussion followed regarding grades on the site. . COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY HOLIDAY COMPANIES, INC. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION, CONVENIENCE STORE AND DRIVE-THROUGH CAR WASH, PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. CU 96-25, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. COMMENTS IN TERRY MAURER'S LETTER DATED JANUARY 17, 1997 BE INCLUDED INTO THE REVISED PLANS. 2. HOLIDAY'S PLANS BE REVISED TO CLEARLY REFLECT THE IMPROVEMENTS THAT WILL BE MADE ON LOT 21N CONJUNCTION WITH THE HOLIDAY STATION STORE PROJECT. 3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE PROVIDED IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF ALL OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREAS. 4. FREE-STANDING SIGNAGE BE LIMITED TO ONE MONUMENT-STYLE SIGN WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 20 FT. AND A TOTAL AREA OF 108 SQ. FT. AND THE SIGN SHOULD INCLUDE AESTHETIC ELEMENTS TO REINFORCE THE MONUMENT STYLE. 5. THAT PORTION OF THE WEST ELEVATION OF THE BACK-LIT CANOPY EXCEPT FOR THE SIGN SHALL BE TURNED OFF BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 P.M. AND 5 A.M. TO ELIMINATE THE LIGHT FROM SHINING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION DURING THE EVENING HOURS. 6. HOLIDAY COMPANIES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THAT ANY WORK DONE IN THE 30 FT. DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY WHICH REQUIRES .