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Mr. Adams stated that it was not the Planning Commission's intent to expand digital <br /> signage to other businesses; no other uses. Mr. Habein concurred. <br /> When asked by Chairman Pederson if the Planning Commission should reopen the <br /> discussion on digital signs,the straw-vote of the Commission Members present was: four <br /> —no; one—yes. Staff was directed to send a note to the City Council that digital signs <br /> were discussed at length and to formally respond to Mr. Linnell. <br /> Chairman Pederson reminded the Planning Commission that the City Council directed <br /> them to make a recommendation to change the sign ordinance or not. Mayor Adams <br /> stated that 4' X 8' signs along County Road 107 will not go over very well. Mr. Snyder <br /> stated that signs that large would be acceptable along County Roads 16 and 11, but not <br /> 107. <br /> Mr. Habein suggested sending the recommended changes in blue to the City Council. A <br /> public hearing needs to be held on an ordinance amendment. <br /> Ms. Brown stated that the only issue seems to be the size of signs in the Rural Residential <br /> zone; we haven't had a lot of input from business people. <br /> We have not seen much commentary from business people or residents; the sign <br /> ordinance isn't that bad, it's working. We need to be responsive to both; there is not <br /> much outcry, it's not working too badly. Why make changes at all? <br /> `-' Mr. Marohn stated we apply the Conditional Use Permit criteria for a Sign Concept Plan; <br /> there is no fee, no notices are sent out, etc. It's not a lengthy process. The Planning <br /> Commission votes on the Plan; the applicant can appeal the Planning Commission's <br /> decision to the City Council. There are no fees. <br /> A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Bill Habein,to send a recommendation <br /> to the City Council to leave the Sign Ordinance that is currently in force as is. All <br /> members voted"aye". Motion carried. <br /> Staff was directed to send a letter from Chairman Pederson to the City Council explaining <br /> the decision on the Sign Ordinance. <br /> Staff was directed to send a formal letter to Superintendent Linnell and the Chamber <br /> regarding digital signs and to explain the CUP process for a Sign Concept Plan. <br /> Grow Zone Expansion: <br /> Mr. Marohn pointed out the one-page code contained in the packets. This area would <br /> include CSAH 11,park aspects, and downtown expansion. The Grow Zone and <br /> downtown could be simplified down to a few pages. We've been getting bogged down <br /> with Comp Plan discussion that it requires more regulation; this is the opposite. We need <br /> to simplify codes, etc. A one-page code wouldn't work outside of town, but it could be <br /> simplified though. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> June 21, 2012 <br />