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. . . Page 6 Planning Commission Minutes 7/28/87 Mike Dean was present and voiced his concerns on the road. Don Greson identified the similarity between this issue and the request by Peter See1en. Chairman Wilson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY MERRILL KAMPA FOR A 99 FOOT ENCROACHMENT ON THE 200 FOOT FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT FOR PROPERTY IN AN A-l/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. 10. Signage Request for Big Wheel Auto Stores Jack Lawrence of Signcrafters represent Big Wheel Auto Stores Elk River Plaza 2nd Addition. signage approval in a PUD. in Fridley. Minnesota was present to who will be locating on Lot 5. Block 1, Big Wheel Auto Stores is requesting Big Wheel Auto Stores has proposed two signs to be attached to the building, each sign being 42 ft. by 34 ft. They have also proposed a free standing sign (pylon) to be 12 ft. by 14 ft. and stand 48 ft. high. In addition, they requested two signs attached to the east side of their building to advertise the sign rental spaces. These signs are 24 feet long by 3.5 feet high each. Commissioner Temple questioned the location of existing trees in comparison to the location of the signs. Commissioner Fuchs stated that he is in agreement with the signage request except for the pylon. Mr. Laurence stated that the pylon is used to work the four lane highway and that he would be willing to reduce the height. Discussion was held regarding any studies that have been done on pylon signs and the number of people that read them. Chairman Wilson stated that the Planning Commission is trying to avoid developing the area into a bunch of signs. He shared his personal feeling that he would not be opposed to supporting a pylon sign in the 20 foot height range. Mr. Lawrence stated that if the pine trees can be thinned out, he would agree to 30 or 35 feet in height. Discussion was held on parapets. The signage for the theater had been approved no higher than the parapet of their building. COMMISSIONER FUCHS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE SIGNAGE REQUEST BY BIG WHEEL AUTO STORES WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1- 2. THAT THE FREE STANDING SIGN BE LIMITED TO 25 FT. IN HEIGHT. THAT THE WALL MOUNTED SIGNS CANNOT BE ABOVE THE PARAPET OF THE ROOF OF THE BUILDING. COMMISSIONER MORTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0.