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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, August 17, 1988 Page# 2 regulations about outside merchandising because of the discussions which were held when the city approved the building. A representative of Super America stated that they could survive without outside merchandising, but they really like to have it, and that it provides a convenience to the customer. Johnson asked the representatives of Super America how much outside storage area they would need. A representative of Super America responded that they would like a two pallet width. A representative of North Heights Hardware stated that their outside storage and merchandising needs are seasonal, and that during the spring peak, they would need an outside area about equal to 20% of the area of their store. Goedeke pointed out to the commission that it would be important to require that storage be kept near the building. A representative of Super America testified that they have no desire to have outside storage and merchandising away from the building because it resulted in additional manpower, less security, and less protection from the elements. The representative of North Heights Hardware said that they, on a temporary daily basis, might have a lawn mower away from the building, chained to a sign. Stokes inquired what other needs might the business have? A representative of Super America indicated the desire to have regulations which allow pump top signage, banners and temporary changeable signs. Berry summarized the history of the city's regulation of these type of temporary signs. Goedeke commented that he felt that the Lexington & County Road B Super America has been a neet appearing store, and he is a customer of that store for that reason. A representative of Super America pointed out that Super America is in the process of updating it's older stores to improve their image. DeBenedet said that he had no problem with small signs on pumps or on displays, but that he had a problem with banners, which distract motorists and which result in safety problems. Johnson informed the commission that people move to Richfield to get away from the inner city south Robert Street look, and that a balance is necessary. A representative of Super America agreed with the idea that a balance is important.