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amendment states dynamic displays are not allowed within ioo feet of a residential <br /> property. It would be allowed for anyone else in the Downtown Mixed Use zone except <br /> those businesses near the residential home. It should either be allowed for everyone or <br /> not allowed. You can't treat businesses differently in the same zone. An electronic sign <br /> has the ability to be many signs. <br /> In addition, Planning Commission Member Hallan stated that if dynamic signs are <br /> allowed,they should not be in addition to signage already allowed. There needs to be a <br /> certain factor to restrict allowable area; on premise only with a primary structure. <br /> Planning Commission Member Wilson stated it is getting harder and harder to go out <br /> and manually change the signs. The School, Senior Center and Legion could all benefit <br /> from this type of sign. The School has activities that he was only made aware of from <br /> talking to other parents. The Legion has a portable sign on the ground that is hard to <br /> see and is an eyesore. We don't want the blue flashing sign like Haiiday in Nisswa,but <br /> is this type of information sign taking away from the "up north" appeal? <br /> Vice-Chair Brown stated she has been through these types of discussions in the past. If <br /> this amendment were approved everyone in the Downtown Mixed Use zone can have a <br /> digital sign. What does that look like for Pequot Lakes? Is that the"feel"we want for <br /> Pequot Lakes? She stated she understands the position of the Legion. Technology is <br /> such that people are textng and on line. The School sends out texts and has online <br /> `., information. We can't limit these signs to non-profits. <br /> Planning Commission Member Habein stated the Planning Commission should listen to <br /> Staff. Staff recommends the amendment not be approved. Mr. Burslie stated his basis <br /> for that recommendation is from the Comprehensive Plan,which the City has approved. <br /> The recommendation is based on prior decisions made by the public. <br /> A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Hallan, seconded by Planning <br /> Commission Member Habein,based on tonight's discussion, having no value in tabling <br /> the request, and not very many people giving input, although applicant offered to bring <br /> signs in to look at, the Planning Commission recommends that the ordinance remain as <br /> is with no modification with respect to digital displays. <br /> ROLL CALL VOTE: Todd Engels:Aye; Bill Habein: Aye; Mark Hallan:Aye; James <br /> Oraskovich: Aye; Wesley Wilson: Nay. Motion Carried. Ayes — 4; Nay— 1. <br /> APPLICANTS: William and Ruth Habein <br /> Applicants Request to Rezone from Forest Management to Rural <br /> Residential <br /> Minutes <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> June 19, 2014 3 <br />