05-31-2018 Special Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

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Planning Commission Member Wilson asked if the 2,00o foot diameter had been removed. Chair Hallan stated the spacing would be 2,00o feet with a i,000 foot radius. Council Member Akerson asked what the overlay district was. Mr. Burslie explained it is a specific area on specific properties. This will be discussed later in the meeting for an ordinance amendment establishing an overlay district for offsite signs. � � Chair Hallan noted the letter from the Chamber suggested changes to allow multiple � � posts with landscaping. He was concerned with maintenance over time. Planning Commission Member Leckband stated use of multiple posts would be to use wood ; rather than steel or metal. He felt this would lead to maintenance issues and decay of j the sign. Chair Hallan stated two wood posts can be used,just not on a 40o square foot I sign. � Chris Monroe, Chamber Director,clarified that the letter earlier referred to as being from the Chamber, is from the Sign Committee. Those recommendations are from the Sign Committee. ' Chair Hallan noted the exterior lighting in their letter. Lighting systems have changed dramatically and are no longer the bright lights shining in the sky. He has no issue if the lighting is downward or up toward the sign. Planning Commission Member Wilson stated he lived in Flagstaff,Arizona, and they had the dark slaes initiative due to the observatories. He preferred the dark slaes. � � Planning Commission Member Leckband noted the letter states"illumination of advertising devices shall not interfere with traffic safety". Who enforces that? He was not in favor of that language because the City can't enforce it. Mr. Burslie stated that if there is a safety issue, MN/DOT or State Patrol will deal with it. � PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: I Council Member Swanson Requested the Planning Commission recommend the , downward light concept. Upward lighting creates light pollution. I� Council Member Akerson — Stated lighting has changed and the City shines lights �� upward. I Steve Anderson, Franklin Outdoor Advertising— Stated throughout the industry, , downward lighting is rare. The lights designed for billboards are designed to shine on the billboards. Work on the signs is done from the top down and it is a hazard to be working around conduit, cords and arms. Mayor Adams— Stated she does not have an issue if the light is going up at the sign,just , so it is not polluting the sky. �I MINUTES 2 � Pequot Lakes Planning Commission � May 3i, 2oi8