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( ( Associates/Investors Savings Bank, Case No. 1831 Page 2 The circulation as proposed would work, but it would work better if the access drive were extended. Obviously, to extend this driveway through the Residence Inn would divide the site and not be an ideal condition. In any case, the construction of the proposed second building leaves the option open for changes in the circulation system, which may be as proposed for a revised solution. In any case, the Fire Marshall has reviewed the development proposal as submitted and finds it satisfactory. 5. As a part of the overall PUD, the applicants now propose to construct a ground sign to the west side of the existing entrance so as to provide a means of identification for the two or three facilities to . which this driveway will provide access. A copy of that design proposal is indicated ón a drawing dated February Z5, 1988 as submitted by Sign Consultants Inc. It would appear appropriate to provide some form of attractive identification at this location. However, we are concerned about the location since it is very close to the public right-of-way. Under the provisions of a PUD, the location may be different than that which is ordinarily required. However, in this case it is located about 10 feet. They have agreed to move it 20 feet. We are concerned about the site visibility at the corner from a traffic standpoint. We have suggested to the applicant that a more appropriate location might be the other side of the driveway which is the location for a ponding area. Here, the sign would be highly visible and could be setback a little further. The option would be to set the sign back further in the location as proposed, which also would be workable. It would appear that the function of the sign and its impact on traffic visibility will be workable if the sign is setback 7 or 8 feet. 6. You will note in the design submitted, that two options are expressed. Of the two options, it would appear as though Option One may be the more attractive. That, of course, is subject to personal opinion. Also, it would appear that the handling of the identification of these businesses at this location is better expressed through the use of a well designed ground sign rather than a pylon sign. If it is setback so as to not constitute a traffic hazard, it would appear to be perfectly appropriate. 7. As a ptdrt of the overall development of the site, the applicant is asking for a lot division which would be in accordance with the drawing showing the overall parcels and development (KKE drawing). The Public Works Director has concurred that it would be appropriate to allow this lot division since this is part of a platted lot, with the understanding that with the Third Stage of development. 8. The second major element of the design proposal is the submission of the specific site plan for the proposed bank/office building, which is subject to a Special Use Permit for site plan approval. Here we have a series of five . drawings showing the site and three more drawings showing the handling of the signage. We have reviewed the site plan with the applicants and their consultants on two occasions. Modifications suggested by the staff have been made, and it appears that the site plan will work very well as proposed.