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l With respect to the size of the parcel,the larger sign is not intrusive. <br /> The existing sign is non-conforming,but could be refaced, in present location. <br /> Mr. Marohn explained the following options: the applicant could keep existing sign, <br /> reface it, and light it, or move it and adapt to the new code. The third option would be to <br /> place the sign parallel to the road. Mr. Marsolek stated he felt the owners of Heritage <br /> House would like to consider the options. Any one of those 3 options would be an over- <br /> the-counter permit. The sign would have to meet the code with lighting approval tonight; <br /> no special permitting would be needed. „t <br /> EFz� <br /> A motion was made by John Derksen, seconded by To A$ to approve a lighted <br /> sign,based on the following Findings of Fact: z <br /> Q <br /> 1. The request for a conditional use permit is for a area ication sign in the <br /> Rural Residential Zone. ' <br /> 51 <br /> 2. The proposed sign meets the one foot setback requirement. Q'lg <br /> 3. The existing signage (located approximately 300 feet north of the ay) will <br /> be removed upon construction of thepriposed' sign (located approximately <br /> 100 feet north of the driveway). <br /> 4. The proposed sign measures ' x 3' with a 1' bump-out on top and will read, <br /> "Minnesota Heritage House o �� �Lakes". <br /> 5. The request is to allow approxi` a � q ft (25 s�. ft./side) of signage to be <br /> placed in the Rural Residential vane w� f tally 32 sq. ft. of total signage is <br /> allowed. 4 ,z s <br /> 2O v u�,tE <br /> 6. The proposed, sign is approximate 6.5' in height while signs in the Rural <br /> Residential District may�uot exceed Beet in height. <br /> 7. The proposed" gn would,be located af'�',,entrance to the development which is <br /> near the top of a hill and surrounded by ees. <br /> 8. Th�e9 E gn would be removed upon construction of the proposed sign. The <br /> !`9�,�Qp`w ld� .; <br /> 4 z <br /> �bposed� �,mould be ftie only sign for the development. <br /> 9 ti� a 1i htin o '$ k proposed sign would be external downward directional and <br /> g g �bkP P <br /> hided. <br /> 707a '. <br /> 10. Thee bject prop is in the Rural Residential Zone and is adjacent to <br /> Coun �hway 1() <br /> 11. The si sed to identify the Heritage House of Pequot Lakes. There <br /> will not be ative aesthetic impacts from the proposed signage. <br /> 12. The propose ign, with conditions, is appropriate within the Rural Residential <br /> Zone. The area is heavily wooded and hilly, ensuring that the sign will not affect <br /> neighboring properties. <br /> 13. The Comprehensive Plan does not specifically address this request. <br /> 14. The use of the signs, with conditions, would be compatible with the existing <br /> neighborhood. <br /> 15. The proposed use will not impair values nor substantially diminish properties in <br /> the immediate vicinity. <br /> 16. The proposed sign will not impede the normal and orderly development and <br /> improvement of surrounding vacant properties. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> July 21, 2011 <br /> tkt <br /> k <br />