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Mr. Levenske noted the sign as presented is 10 digits per face, not 5 as the amendment <br />� reads. Mr. Holland explained that Super America and the sign company created this sign <br />for another location and hoped to use something similar for Pequot Lakes. <br />� <br />� <br />Mr. Burslie stated that the draft amendment states 5 digits per face. The existing BP sign <br />is 5 digits. <br />Mr. Levenske asked if Super American was interested in what was proposed last month — <br />to bring the sign into conformance and be allowed 5 digits. Mr. Holland stated that it was <br />not an option; it is way too expensive. <br />Vice-Chairman Adams stated that the Planning Commissio been asked to review the <br />sign ordinance and asked to approve a sign that is not in fo ce with the current <br />ordinance. He is in a dilemma; at the end of the day t e clusi hat we don't agree <br />that we should not have a digital sign, we approve p ion, som ' g in advance of <br />a study with long term consequences. <br />Council Member Akerson stated that digital gas p is <br />the highway. It is a place to get information and gas. } <br />with safety issues as discussed earlie The sign ordin <br />months to go through. This little piec ould get tha <br />dangerous as the cold. For the City to i o ty issue <br />Mr. Holland asked if <br />that he can't name an <br />Vice-Chairman Affar''�i <br />study is irresponsible. <br />� <br />any other ci s t d� <br />�but is sure re are <br />ave becom icon on <br />use advanced technology <br />�ould conceivably take 10 <br />ty i sue out; wind is as <br />i nonsible. <br />them. Mr. Burslie stated <br />'t like t ' ing; making decisions without a <br />the red portion of the amendment refers to gas <br />�t would not include a sign for the school, <br />Ms. Brown a that she lso uncomfortable with this coming in before the sign <br />review is comp She so agrees that there should only be 5 digits with no coffee or <br />diesel pricing. She ked if it could be turned down at night. Some digital signs are <br />quite bright. The BP gn could be seen almost a mile out of town. <br />Mr. Burslie reminded everyone that this is an ordinance amendment, not a variance <br />application. If the Planning Commission wants to include making the signs conforming, <br />it will need to be in the ordinance that they be brought into conformance. <br />Mr. Holland suggested passing an ordinance to make all signs conforming; there are a lot <br />of signs too big. <br />MINUTES <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />March 15, 2012 <br />