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Planning Commission Minutes April 28, 1992 Page 5 . Ms. Szklarski suggested some sort of compromise because the Kennedy's situation is unique because of their location, being in a rural area, its a temporary business, and also seasonal. She felt that this is something that the Planning Commission should consider. Commissioner Johnson stated adequate to deal with the community and suggested maybe to certain zones. that maybe one ordinance may not be variety and diversity of businesses in our limiting off premise directional signage Mr. Rohlf stated that he felt a little flexibility was warranted because there are certain commercial uses that do not lend themselves to being in a commercial zone. There are a number of business that are not suited for commercial areas located in the A-l and R-la zones such as golf courses, the Kennedy greenhouse, tree farms, the landfill, etc., but do not allow off-premise signs through the home occupation section of the ordinance. . Commissioner spotts questioned whether the Kennedy Gardens greenhouse was a home occupation or a commercial enterprise that can not be in a commercial zone. He felt that seasonal type businesses such as greenhouses, tree farms, etc. are a commercial enterprise rather than a home occupation. He noted that other northern tier suburbs have a special category for commercial enterprises such as trees farms, fruit farms, etc. Commissioner spotts was opposed to off premise signage under the category of home occupation. Commission Johnson concurred with Commissioner Spotts. After a lengthy discussion on this issue, the Planning Commission felt that a new category should be developed for rural commercial businesses that need to be in the A-lor R-la zones. It wouldn't matter if they're a home occupation or not, if they fit the definition of a rural commercial business. Staff agreed to research this and try to have some information available for the Planning Commission's workshop in June. A short recess was taken at this time. WINDOW SIGNS: Ms. Szklarski stated that staff is asking for an interpretation or clarification from the Planning Commission as to whether or not signs placed on the inside of windows, which would include writing on windows, are violating the intent of the City's sign ordinance. Should window signs be counted as wall signage? Staff is recommending that window signs or window displays be allowed with only 25% of the window to be covered with signage. Gary Santwire, felt that there displays as he felt they were the piece of glass separating them. outside but not inside. should be some regulations on window same as outside displays with just a He stated that they are being enforced . Discussion took place regarding the regulation of window displays as to whether they should be subject to the regulations of the sign ordinance. It was the general consensus of the Planning Commission