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Mr. Titcomb raised the issue of signage at the Sports Center, which has been in limbo since last fall. Mr. Hiniker indicated that they are working on new signage, as well as a general upgrade, at that property, but that they are not yet able to provide us with a plan. Mr. Bennett suggested that they will likely end up with one pedestal sign combining several manufac- turers' logos, and the delay is due to obtaining the manufactu- rers' signage requirements. Mr. Titcomb asked if they could get us a plan by September, and they agreed. Mr. Gardner reminded them that the sf limit at the site is 119 sf, and their current total is 277, and requested that the plan show a significant re- duction in signage. He also stated that they are the leading corporate citizen in the area and all other businesses point to them when confronted with a signage violation, and requested that the remaining paper sign on the clothing store be removed, redu- cing the total to 217 sf. They agreed, with the caveat that some identification sign for that part of the complex is required. Tousley is very anxious to establish a water loop into that area of Hoffman Road and requests the City's assistance. This has been discussed many times over the years, and they feel it is a necessary first step to upgrading that block. The Commission concurs and asks the Council to analyze this request. The Commission feels that Tousley Ford has done an admirable job of renovating the property, and has, generally, been coopera- tive in meeting our requests. Further, they have planted trees along Hwy. 61, and, voluntarily, landscaped the front of the dealership. The planned sign program is well -conceived and tasteful. Although it represents a very significant variance from the ordinance, and may set an uncomfortable precedent, the Commission ultimately voted to recommend that the City Council rescind the variance granted last December, replacing it with a variance to the Zoning ordinance as follows: 1. to Section 15.15, to allow for a total of 13 signs, a total of 1087 square feet, and three surfaces in excess of 100 sf, 2. to Section 15.11, to allow an entrance sign of 160 sf per side and an overall height of 26 feet, and, 3. to Section 15.10, to allow the continuous display of the Ford flags on the lightpoles, provided no other banners or flags are used at the site. Mr. Ray Kadechka, 1365 Goose Lake Rd., presented his request for a special use permit. Mr. Arend and Mr. Gardner have both inspected the site and find it well -landscaped and screened on both east and south, with ample room for the building. The Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve a special use permit under Section 4.5(5) of the Zoning ordinance