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of the Sunrise Assisted Living parcel, to be located at or near the property line adjacent to Snelling Avenue on the northern portion of the site. Sunrise Assisted Living has provided a letter to the City indicating their support of the request by Mr. Stock. Section 1 009.04A2 of the City Code states: "One nameplate sign for each dwelling unit group above 24 units which shall not exceed 1 square foot per unit to a maximum of 100 square feet in area. Such nameplate sign may be attached to the wall of a building or may be freestanding. In no case shall more than one sign be allowed for each dwelling group. All such signs shall conform to setback requirements of the code." Section 1009.03M (Ground Signs) requires ground signs to no greater than 8 feet in height and that they are allowed to be set back from a property line % the distance of a pylon sign but not less than 15 feet. Member Peper asked if lighting would be allowed (Yes, it is permitted, but he applicants will have to negotiate the electricity and underground lines). Member Stone asked for details of the sign. Will the sign be 4x6? Yes. Brilliant Orange? On the back side of the sign. Will it be covered or screened with vegetation? (Yes, could be done). Based on the information provided and the findings in Section 5 of this project report, the Community Development Staff recommended approval of a 14 foot front yard variance to Section 1 009.03M and Section 1 009.04A2 of the Roseville City Code for Sunrise Assisted Living and Dan Stock (Press Gym) to allow the installation of a second monument sign at 2555 Snelling Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The sign must no larger than 48 square feet in size and of a V-shaped design with 2 - 4 foot by 6 foot sign panels. b. The sign must be installed a minimum of 1 foot from the property line adjacent to Snelling Avenue in the northeast portion of the parcel. c. The review and approval of a sign permit must be consistent with the approved plans and variances. There was no public comment offered. Chairman Mulder closed the hearing. Motion: Member Peper moved, seconded by Member Bakeman, to recommend approval of a 14 foot front setback variance to Section 1009.03M of the Roseville City Code, based on the findings of Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated August 6, 2003. Chair Mulder preferred the sign setback be five feet from the sidewalk or some distance because of snow storage and visual impact from pedestrians. Motion: Member Mulder amended the motion to set the sign five feet from the trail and one foot from any property line. Motion failed for lack of second. Ayes: 4, Stone, Peper, Bakeman, Ipsen Nays: 1, Mulder Motion carried 4-1. Motion: Member Peper moved, seconded by Member Bakeman, to recommend approval of a variance to 1009.04A2 (Multiple Family Units) of the Roseville City Code, to allow a second monument sign, based on the findings of Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated August 6, 2003. Member Bakeman stated that Sunrise permission has been obtained by Mr. Stock. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. d. Planning File 3501: Request by Mark Koenig, 466 Hilltop Avenue, for a variance to Section 1004.01A6 (Maximum Total Surface Area) of the Roseville City Code to allow the construction of a 22 foot by 24 foot (528 square foot) detached accessory building (garage) in the rear yard and to replace and expand the existing driveway. Chairman Jim Mulder opened the hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke to provide a verbal summary of the staff written report dated July 9, 2003. Mr. Paschke explained that Mark Koenig, 466 Hilltop Avenue, was seeking approval of a variance to Section