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. . . Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 Page 7 Edmond Babcock who serves on the Board of Directors for the Bank of Elk River addressed the Planning Commission at this time. He stated that the bank is requesting a 54 sq. ft. sign which would be attached to a rock placed at the triangular piece of land acquired from the old Sipe Service Station. He stated that this is a prime entrance into the community. He feels that the sign they are requesting will be a wonderful addition to the community and would serve as a identification marker for the site. Chairman Nadeau opened the public hearing. Greg Johnson, 11880 Highland Road, stated that he is in favor of the sign request because the bank has done a nice job in adding amenities to the City with the acquisition of Sipe's Service Station property. Commissioner VanValkenburg agreed with Mr. Johnson's sentiments. Ed Babcock stated that he had reviewed the City Sign Ordinance and felt that the recently acquired Sipe property could be viewed as a separate premise and, therefore, would be allowed to have a separate sign. Peter Beck, City Attorney, stated that if this was the case, then a sign advertising the Bank of Elk River on a separate parcel would be considered an off premise sign and it would have to meet the requirements of that ordinance. Mr. Beck went on to say that staff would review this location to see if it would meet those requirements. Mr. Babcock stated that the Bank would like to have an answer as soon as possible regarding this sign. Therefore, in an effort to keep the process moving they would be willing to remove one of the pylon signs on the Main Street side in order to accommodate the additional sign. Janelle Szklarski stated that if one of the existing freestanding signs was removed, it would change staff's recommendation, as the request would then meet the three standards for alteration of a nonconforming sign. There being no further comments, Chairman Nadeau closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE PROPOSED 54 SQ. FT. SIGN ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY BE ALLOWED PROVIDED THAT THE PYLON SIGN ON THE MAIN STREET SIDE IS REMOVED. THIS RECOMMENDATION IS SUBJECT TO THE INTERPRETATION ON OFF PREMISE SIGNAGE. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 10. Consider Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit Request for Cherryhill Bluffs by Rick Foster/P.H. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the request is to create 10 single family lots along Dodge Avenue and 192nd Avenue. The property is currently zoned PUD and is located between the Deerfield 4th Addition and the Hillside Estates Addition. Mr. Rohlf