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City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 12 e stated that the Planning Commission had a concern regarding thinning the signs from the corridors of the City, but not totally eliminating the Siglld. Mr. Klenke indicated that the proposed ordinance allows signs to be placed wi thin 2,000 lineal feet of each other. He indicated that this was excessive and would like to see it reduced to 700 feet. Mr. Keith Franklin of Franklin Advertising and Mr. Dick Morotzski from Skogland Advertising were present. Mr. Klenke stated the proposed ordinance allows maximum sign area of 300 square feet and a height of 25 feet. He indicated that they would like to see this increased to 500 square feet of maximum signage area, plus extensions and a height area of 35 feet. Mr. Klenke stated that the sentence in the proposed ordinance regarding signs not allowed on platted lots would be detrimental to businesses in the area. Mary Eberley, Planning Commission Representative, stated that the intent of not allowing billboards on platted lots was not to totally eliminate billboards. She felt this section would require further clarification. Tim Keane, City Attorney, explained that if a sign is located on a parcel of property and somebody wants to develop the property, then the sign must come down. He further stated that he would recommend that a conditional use permit be required for signage. Mr. Keane indicated that the proposed ordinance does not provide and opportunity for the City to eliminate existing signs. e Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the Planning Commission's objective was to reduce the number and size of billboards. He further stated that the language in the ordinance indicating that signage is not allowed on platted lots, and the requirement that signs be a principal use on lots is included in the ordinance as a way to eliminate existing signs. James Klenke proposed that another mechanism be used other than the proposed mechanism in the draft ordinance to eliminate billboards. He indicated that the proposed ordinance requires the sign to be taken down from the property and put up in another place. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO EXTEND THE COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Kropuenske and Holmgren opposed. MEETING PAST MIDNIGHT. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. The City Attorney indicated that the present ordinance will not eliminate existing signs. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL JULY 23, 1990. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO TABLE ITEMS 6.6 THROUGH 6.11 UNTIL JULY 23, 1990. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 5-0. ~ 6.12.Upcomin~ Meetin~s Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, informed the Council that there will be a joint meeting between Planning Commission members