03-15-2012 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Levenske asked rather than addressing this as an ordinance amendment, could the `. applicant come in for a Conditional Use Permit? Mr. Burslie stated that digital displays of any kind are not allowed. A motion was made by J. J. Levenske, seconded by Bill Habein,to recommend to the City Council that Section 17-7.1 (5.A) state: (8) Static LED displays used for advertising the price of gasoline shall be permitted. A total of five (5) digits per face may be displayed digitally. Discussion: The Planning Commission can discuss the size of nonconforming signs when we discuss the ordinance. This gives gas pricing some equity with competitors in town. Mr. Levenske asked that adequate time be set aside in following meetings to discuss the sign ordinance. Vice-Chairman Adams stated that size and lumens were not addressed. He asked if we should add that lumens be reduced by 50% from dusk to dawn? The Planning Commission agrees that we don't have enough information on lumens to make that determination. That is why it may be inappropriate to approve this amendment at this time. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ms. Brown: Nay; Mr. Habein: Aye; Mr. Levenske: Aye; Mrs. Seils: Aye; Mr. Adams:Nay. Aye—3;Nay—2. Motion carried. Mr. Levenske reminded Mr. Holland that only the numbers are digitally lit and that this is only a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will have the final say. Vice-Chairman Adams closed the Public Hearings. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. OPEN FORUM: None. NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: a. Building Code Enforcement: Bittner explained to the Planning Commission that no additional surveys had been received. If no further information received, next month take final action on request. b. Review of CSAH 11 Memo: MINUTES 4 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission March 15, 2012