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she inquired if it would make sense to have this portion of the signs reviewed at the Planning Commission level, similar to what was done with the Kolln Hardware store. Commissioner Blank inquired what impact this would have. Mr. Pavan stated that the application, drawings, and conditions would be reviewed by staff and the Zoning Administrator’s action would then be forwarded to the Commission who can appeal the decision. Commissioner Narum stated that having a staff approval and then appealing it and scheduling it for a Planning Commission meeting would entail a longer processing time versus having it come immediately before the Commission. Commissioner Blank agreed with Commissioner Narum. Commissioner O’Connor suggested that it could be agendized under the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Narum referred to the workshop discussion regarding the back side of Safeway. She inquired why the Commission would not want people to know there is a Safeway off of the freeway ramp, as we would want people to stop and shop here. Commissioner Blank stated that the Commission wanted the store to be a local store and not have people necessarily getting off of the freeway with their 18-wheeler trucks pulling into the store and then pulling back out. Commissioner Narum inquired why a large “S” logo could not be placed on the back of Safeway. Commissioner Blank voiced his opposition to this. Chair Olson stated that other buildings could be seen from the freeway. Commissioner O’Connor supported Commissioner Narum’s suggestion, noting that if the City could bring in additional dollars, it would benefit the City, and other buildings will be seen. Commissioner Blank suggested this be looked at as part of the sign program. Commissioner O’Connor agreed it was part of the sign program, but he did not feel the landscape program should be increased to be so dense that a sign on the sign program cannot be seen. Mr. Dolan referred to Condition No. 31 which deals with screening along the freeway. He stated that staff thought some changes needed to be made to the planting proposed to be more in line with some of the feedback received at workshops but did not require a PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, August 25, 2010 Page 36 of 38