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could be reduced in the future if we find the billboards are working and want to add <br /> more. <br /> Vice-Chair Wallin stated we may need to address why we are choosing the �,500 or <br /> 2,00o foot spacing. Is it aesthetic reasons? We should maybe include this information <br /> for other Planning and Zoning Commissions in the future. We want to have the signs <br /> for our community,but not be overrun by signs. It was suggested something could be <br /> included in the Purpose and Intent. <br /> Planning Commission Member Norton inquired if there was a different spacing for <br /> digital signs. Chair Hallan stated we are not differentiating between digital signs and <br /> billboards. <br /> Planning Commission Member Wilson stated billboards block out natural scenery. As a <br /> community, if we want to keep our natural,up north look,we need to limit signs as <br /> much as possible. We need to help our businesses in town,but not businesses in other <br /> communities. <br /> Size was discussed. Mr. Burslie pointed out the language that construction shall be on a <br /> monopole or double post. Council Mernber Pederson was unable to attend tonight,but <br /> wanted Mr. Burslie to state he is not in favor of#he monopole or double post. He feels it <br /> would add to the cost of the sign. With four post signs,landscaping could be added to <br /> mitigate the appearance. <br /> Chair Hallan pointed out they are not posts,�they are columns. Planning Commission <br /> Member Leckband stated wood posts deteriorate faster; he is in favor of the language <br /> contained in the amendment. <br /> Sigh height was discussed. Chair Hallan stated the word"maximum"is used twice; <br /> remove one. The amendment states the height shall not exceed 3o feet at road grade; <br /> that is road grade at sign statianing, not a half mile away. <br /> Sign lighting was discussed. This refers to exterior lighting, not the messages on a <br /> digital sign. Clarification should be included to state exterior illumination. <br /> Sign display was discussed. The amendment states 15 seconds. The consensus of the <br /> Planning Commission was to change this to 8 seconds. Color with a definition is also <br /> included. This does not refer to content of the sign and should state"Color of entire <br /> structural support system shall be earth tone". <br /> Sign setbacks were discussed. It was the consensus to remove setback from an at grade <br /> intersection. <br /> MINUTES 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> May i�, 2oi8 <br />