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CASE NUMBER: 1326-81 APPLICANT: Nordquist Sign Company Page 2 In actual fact, such an identification sign is not really necessary in this case inasmuch as there is only a single drivewayp obviously related to the entrance to the parking area, 4. The applicant does have a right to place a sign on the building totaling 70 square feet as prescribed in the ordinance* We suggest that such a sign located on the structure would be appropriate and that if a driveway identification sign is desired, a size of 1.5 feet by three feet is adequate for that purpose. 5. Attached is a copy of the Sign ordinance relating to the allowable square footage for wall signs and pylon signs for various zoning districts depending upon whether they are contiguous to local thoroughfares, expressways, or freeways. you will note from the attached schedule that properties in B -1 or B -1B Districts (this property is zoned B--1B) that four percent of the building area facing the street or 70 square feet is allowed to be placed on the structure, In addition, a pylon sign of 70 square feet, 25 feet high, is allowed for B -1B properties located on a thoroughfare. If the property is on a corner lot, a second set of signs of the same dimensions is allowed for the second street frontage. We suggest in this case, that the Planning Commission and Council consider the appropriateness of the larger sign at the southwest corner of the site, but without the additional! 15 square feet indicating the price of the room. If the Planning Commission and Council consider that the smaller sign locating the driveway is necessary at the size proposed, we suggest that it be set back at least 15 feet from the right -of -way and to feet from the driveway. To our knowledge, no driveway identification signs have been approved in this city right at the property line at a size greater than that provided for in the ordinance. 6. Attached is a letter from the owners stating the reasons for their request. Please note that the second paragraph of the letter is incorrect inasmuch as the allowable square footage is 70 square feet rather than loo. Note too that the reference to larger signs being allowed if the zoning were different is not quite correct inasmuch as a location contiguous to an expressway or freeway is the principal factor in determining the larc er sign size. `f "pis is in recognition of the fact that the higher sj- eeds a - :d wider right -of -ways make it reasonable to have larger sign sizes when properties are contiguous to expressways, such as Trunk Highway 36, and freeways, such as 1-35W. The sign sizes adopted in the Code were related to studies done to determine adequate sign size in relationship to vehicle speed. These studies were done when the speed limit on 1--35W was 70 miles P er hour.