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. . . Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes May 24. 1988 6. Signage Request by Big Wheel Auto Stephen Rohlf introduced this item stating that the minutes of the 7/28/87 Elk River Planning Commission agreed upon a maximum height of 25 ft. for the freestanding sign. Mr. Mike Johnson of Sign Crafters stated that Big Wheel Auto wanted a sign 35 ft. in height so they would be known as Big Wheel Center. It would also be easier for people passing by to notice them since that would be their only sign facing the highway. He further stated that 20% of their business comes from people seeing the sign. Chairman Kropuenske said that the trees would break up the sign if it were at a lower elevation. Mr. Johnson would have to contact the DNR about clearing away some of the trees. COMMISSIONER OLSEN MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE SIGNAGE REQUEST BY BIG WHEEL AUTO WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT THE FREESTANDING SIGN BE A MAXIMUM OF 20 FT. IN HEIGHT AND 64 SQ. FT. IN TOTAL SIZE.. 2. THAT EACH TENANT BE ALLOWED 128 SQ. FT. OF WALL SIGNAGE ON ANY SIDE OF THE BUILDING. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 7. Ordinance Amendments/P.H. Discussion was held as to whether New Creation Homes should be allowed to function as a temporary real estate office. The Building and Zoning Administrator noted that while he was out of town. an application was processed by one of his staff. for New Creation Homes for a temporary real estate office. Mr. Mike Leary of New Creations Homes stated that they wanted a receptionist there during regular office hours. Sometimes a contract is signed in the model home but most of the paper work was done at the downtown office. Chairman Kropuenske indicated he didn't want to see a full-blown office in the home. Mr. Leary said they needed to be competetive with other contractors. He feels they should be allowed the same treatment as Christian and Ziegler.