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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Page 2 Member Gitzen noted that the proposed sign appears lower than the former Romano’s Macaroni 44 Grill sign, but would still be above the roof line. 45 Mr. Paschke concurred, noting that it was still interpreted by staff as a wall sign even though 46 extending above the roof, but still would be well below much of the surrounding area on site and 47 their respective signs. 48 Member Daire observed that as proposed, the Rojo sign would be somewhat shielded by trees in 49 front between the building façade and parking lot, with Mr. Paschke agreeing with that statement, 50 but opining the photos were also somewhat distorted from the reality of the lot. If the sign was 51 reduced to fit into the present space directly over the entrance, Member Daire opined that would 52 prove less favorable than was being proposed by the applicant for construction as proposed. 53 From his perspective, Chair Murphy opined that the sign appeared to be obstructed by the trees 54 in front of it. 55 Applicant Representative, Tyler Kavanaugh, AIA, Cunningham Group, Inc. 56 Speaking to the tree obstruction issue, Mr. Kavanagh advised that other than one remaining tree, 57 those in back had been removed that were directly in front of the freezer/cooler, and would be 58 replaced with lower landscaping materials. While the front tree may obstruct the sign somewhat, 59 Mr. Kavanagh stated that it didn’t obstruct as much as it had been from the entire east entrance 60 as the mall was extended after the Macaroni Grill was in place. 61 At the request of Member Daire, Mr. Kavanagh confirmed that the “Rojo” portion of the sign would 62 be a box light sign in red with the “Mexican Grill” portion of the sign of acrylic push-through in less 63 of a glowing white. At the further request of Member Daire, Mr. Kavanagh confirmed that the 64 former Macaroni Grill sign had been illuminated and had since been removed. 65 Chair Murphy closed the Public Hearing at 5:54 p.m.; no one spoke for or against. 66 Member Gitzen spoke in support of the requested variance and with staff’s analysis of the 67 request. 68 MOTION 69 Member Gitzen moved, seconded by Member Daire to approve VB Resolution No. 116 70 (Attachment D) entitled, “A Resolution Approving VARIANCES to Roseville City Code, 71 Sections 1010.03.C.4 (Prohibited Signs) and 1010.03.C.8, at 1705 Highway 36, Rosedale 72 Mall #668, Rojo Mexican Grill (PF15-020).” 73 Ayes: 3 74 Nays: 0 75 Motion carried. 76 5. Adjournment 77 Chair Murphy adjourned the meeting at 5:57 p.m. 78