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Planning Commission <br />September 22, 2020 <br />Page 5 <br />The commission discussed the size of the nacelle and height of the turbine and asked <br />if there was any proposed signage and sizing. Mr. Leeseberg stated nothing had been <br />officially submitted so he did not have those details but indicated it would be either <br />the owner of the wind turbine or operator. <br />Chair Larson -Vito Like stated she would like to see further clarification on what is <br />being proposed for the YAC wind turbine as. she felt it needed to be specific about <br />what was allowed. <br />Commissioner Thiel felt this type of advertisement would not be catching his eye <br />driving down Highway 10 as would another type of sign advertisement. <br />Commissioner Feinstein explained his kids play football at the YAC fields and the <br />turbine can be seen as you walk from the parking area and enter the complex. <br />Commissioner Johnson stated he did not feel this specific turbine was a big deal if <br />they were merely advertising the company name or owner of the turbine, but there <br />was the potential to advertise something else. He stated in this situation the YAC site <br />is owned by the city but there could be other spots in the city with wind turbines on <br />property not owned by the city. <br />Commissioner Rydberg stated he is not concerned with advertising on this unless it <br />was an electronic billboard or something garish hanging on it. <br />Commissioner Jordan stated he was not bothered by it as he felt the lettering would <br />be very small and unmarketable. <br />Moved by Commissioner Rydberg and seconded by Commissioner Thiel to <br />recommend approval of the Ordinance Amending City Code Section 30-804, <br />wind turbines to allow signage or advertising for the owner/operator of a <br />wind turbine. <br />Motion carried 7-0. <br />4.5 City of Elk River — Public Safety Building Expansion — 13065 Orono <br />Parkway NW <br />■ Amendment to Conditional Use Permit CU 20-09 to allow Expansion bf <br />existing police and fire department facilities, Case No. CU 20-17 <br />Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. <br />Chair Larson -Vito opened the public hearing. <br />There being no one to speak, Chair Larson -Vito closed the public hearing. <br />Moved by Commissioner Beise and seconded by Commissioner Feinstein to <br />recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit 02-09 and allowing <br />WVEI II <br />U 'E' <br />