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t 4.; flashing and revolving,portable and digital,without a Conditional Use Permit, on any lot in town without any restrictions or public input. The Off-Site restriction would have been removed allowing any sign on any lot. It did not pass, but may come up again. Mr.Burshe explained last month there was confusion regarding Sign Concept Plans. Commercial property owners wanting more signage can apply for a Conditional Use Permit,notices are sent to neighbors and the newspaper, and a public hearing is held. It is costly to the applicant; $450 for a commercial Conditional Use Application. Residential property owners could not apply for a Sign Concept Plan. The amendment is for any property in town, not just commerc` l ut fees, etc. The proposed change was added to the General section. Staff re ends approval of the amendment which gives the Planning Commission the a y t w more signage. Chairman Pederson stated that costs are incurred b to go t the process and the fee is not profit for the City. There wo till be the $100 Sig it fee. Mr. Adams stated that the City will still have cos oci th the Sig oncept Plan such as paperwork, Staff time, etc. The fee is too hi ower fee might be appropriate, such as $100. Mr. Adams further st that he is com le having the concept review for Commercial districts, but residents may need a fr in neighbors; residents may have concerns. Residential areas s the oppo for public input; we lose that opportunity without a Condtio Use voce Neighbors need to be notified. Mr. Snyder con ed. Mrs. Seils stated th Condit Use Perm or a Variance require a public hearing. Staff stated neigh or be n led of the C t Plan without holding a public hearing. t Staff st that tip an i Notices need to be mailed out. Applications would need received 3 in a f the Planning Commission meeting Agenda the wi be included. Most busine' r home o pations in a residential zone need a Conditional Use Permit to do a business, sign is not always part of those initial thoughts. Staff was directed to 1ng back an amendment including the following: • Separate residential and commercial standards; • Notification of neighbors in residential zone, no notification in commercial zone; • Eliminate Conditional Use Permit for all zones; • Make recommendation to change Fee Schedule. A motion was made by Bill Habein, seconded by Tom Adams,to table this ordinance amendment until the suggested revisions are completed. Minutes 2 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission July 19, 2012