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Planning Commission Minutes November 27, 1990 Page 8 . 1. THAT THE APPLICANT WANTS TO KEEP THE BUILDING RESIDENTIAL IN NATURE TO REFLECT THE INTENT OF THE C-2 DISTRICT AND THE ORDINANCE DOES NOT ALLOW HIM TO DO THAT. 2. THE AMOUNT OF WALL SIGNAGE ALLOWED IN THIS SITUATION WOULD BE EXCESSIVE FOR A C-2 ZONE. 3. BOTH THE CITY AND THE PROPERTY OWNER DESIRE TO LIMIT THE WALL SIGNAGE IN KEEPING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE ZONING DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER BISCHOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 11. Alteration of a Nonconformi~ Si~n by Elk River Ford/P.H. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator explained Mr. Powell's request. He stated that Elk River Ford is requesting an additional freestanding sign on the Elk River Ford site to advertise a new franchise, Chrysler/Dodge dealership. He explained Elk River Ford currently has two existing signs which are grandfathered-in. He explained that the Planning Commission has to determine if Mr. Powell's request meets the draft ordinance amendment regarding alteration or relocation of nonconforming signs. Chairman Kimball opened the public hearing. e Mr. Powell stated that the Chrysler/Dodge sign is absolutely critical for the new franchise. He stated that they would prefer not to have to remove the Ford Truck sign as this is one of their best businesses. Mr. Powell explained that the two franchises would be taxed separately. Commissioner Eber ley stated that she was not opposed to the request, but was trying to look to the future, to see if the Planning Commission would be setting some sort of precedence. The Planning Commission's interpretation was that unless the Chrysler/Dodge sign is currently nonconforming adding this sign to Ford's site would not qualify under this ordinance. The Planning Commission requested that staff look into whether Elk River Ford is comprised of one or three lots. It was staff's interpretation that it appears that Elk River Ford may be able to put up the Chrysler Dodge Sign as a billboard because Elk River Ford is comprised of more than one lot. Mr. Rohlf stated that the freestanding sign would then meet the rules as an off premise sign or billboard. If this is the case, Elk River Ford's request for a nonconforming sign becomes void. e COMMISSIONER VANVALKENBURG MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT ELK RIVER FORD BE ALLOWED TO MOVE THEIR CHRYSLER/DODGE SIGN TO THE FORD LOCATION CONTINGENT ON THE DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BEING PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IF THE CHRYSLER/DODGE SIGN IS CURRENTLY NONCONFORMING. COMMISSIONER SCHROEDER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.