3(a) Ordinance Amendment Regarding Offsite Signs

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Planning Commission has spent a lot of time on this amendment. When asked,the Planning Commission was split; half for permitted and half for CUP. Steve Anderson, Franklin Outdoor Advertising— Spacing is a little too restrictive and suggested i,000 feet to �/4 mile. Most discussion for the overlay district is south of town but it could include areas north of town also. An overlay district may be allowed on Agriculture zoned properry. For digital signs, i5 seconds is too long and suggested 6 seconds. He is not in favor of downward directional lighting. He understands the night sky lighting,but the arms for the overhead lighting get in the way for installation. He recommends to have the signs permitted and not CUP. It was pointed out that our ordinance already cont�ins a definition for"earth tone". Staff was directed to research and determine if a definition needs to be included in this amendment. PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED. Chair Hallan stated a decision on the Matrix needs to�be made. When asked what additional information would be included in a CUP,Mr. Burslie recommended permitted as the regulations are quite detailed. Conditional Use Permits are for businesses that have a lot of deliveri�es or if screening is required;things that would have an impact on a neighborhood. He doesn't see any potentiai conditions that could be placed through a CUP. Chair Hallan pointed out if ther'e were several zoning classifications where the billboards could be placed,there could bs a lot more variables. The locations are attached to the 37i corridor. The consensus of the Planning Commission now was to have Offsite Signs on the Matrix a permitted use, not a CUP. Steve Anderson stated that generally�omments through a CUP are from residential areas and with the 50o foot spacing that is responsible. Zoning Specialist Bittner apologized for the marked-up copy of the amendment. She suggested continuing this public hearing to May 3�to review a clean copy with the changes suggested tonight. Chair Hallan suggested the City Attorney also review the changes. A motion was made by Pl�rning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by Planning Commission Member Leckband,to accept the changes outlined in tonight's discussion. All members voted"aye". Motion carried.