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Ms. Painter's home occupation is located on County Road 107. She stated a 4' X 8' sign <br /> �. would be too large for her location; she would need to remove trees to do so. A 4' X 4' <br /> perpendicular sign would be adequate. <br /> It was suggested throwing out the sign ordinance and see what happens or try having an <br /> ordinance in certain areas. Businesses may want some degree of restriction; it alleviates <br /> sign wars. Billboards would be allowed. <br /> Council Member Ryan stated that businesses make choices for their best interests. It is <br /> unrealistic to have no sign ordinance; we need to have a basic framework. The Crow <br /> Wing County Sign Ordinance is very easy to understand; we need to be consistent with <br /> our basic neighbors. Staff was directed to include that ordinance in next month's packet. <br /> Council Member Akerson stated that the School and Chamber will be coming again for <br /> digital billboards. <br /> The following were suggestions: <br /> • Don't count the second side; <br /> • The Chamber, School and any other public entity(community events) could be <br /> exempt from sign requirements; <br /> • Phones will be the communication used for the School, not digital signs; <br /> • Size is the one element that continues to be a concern; <br /> • Regulate size and lighting; <br /> • Be flexible. <br /> Council Member Akerson stated that off-site signs are also an issue. <br /> The decisions being made are making Pequot Lakes more competitive in the marketplace. <br /> Signage at the gateway may be helpful. How do we contribute to the businesses in <br /> Pequot Lakes? The City Council is the Board of Directors for the City; what can they do <br /> for the shareholders who are the businesses and residents of the City. <br /> b. CSAH 11 Review Committee <br /> This committee will meet at the next meeting; members will join the sign committee <br /> discussion. <br /> Chairman Pederson called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. <br /> Chairman Pederson opened the Public Hearing. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING: <br /> Applicant: City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Applicant requests an Ordinance Amendment regarding Height of Fences <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. The proposed amendment increases the <br /> maximum height in the rear yard; the side yard and front yard would continue to have a <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> May 17, 2012 <br />