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. . . Elk River Planning Commission Minutes September 22, 1992 Page 10 stated that if these signs are allowed, then other signs in residential zones will follow and it will become very cluttered. Mr. Rohlf stated that staff is not recommending an ordinance amendment to address this specific case. Bill Kennedy, Kennedy Gardens, stated his support for the Nowthen Country Store signs. Commissioner VanValkenburg stated that he cannot see how the City could allow those signs to stay without opening the door to other signs. Commissioner Minton questioned why the signs could not be grandfathered-in. Mr. Rohlf stated that staff has found no evidence of permits being issued for these signs and that the billboard regulations did not allow off-premise signs in that area at the time these signs were constructed. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that no ordinance amendment was needed to address this situation. Farmers Market - of a Farmer's october S, 1992, Bill Kennedy, Market will meeting. Kennedy Gardens, stated that the issue be discussed with the City Council at the It was the consensus of the Planning commission that because so many issues related to signage for a Farmer's Market are unresolved, this issue would be better discussed when these details are ironed out with the City Council. Commissioner spotts requested that staff check with the St. Paul and Minneapolis Farmer's Market to determine what signage requirements they had. Ms. Szklarski stated that the City Council had directed the Planning commission to review the identification signs allowed in the C1 district as a result of the Bank of Elk River's sign request. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to work on this issue at the October 27, 1992, Planning Commission meeting. 7. Consider Action Plan by Custom Motors Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, distributed an updated action plan titled "Focus on Issues". Mr. Rohlf summarized the proposal. The decision on whether to screen or relocate is highly dependent on the amount of funding available and required for each alternative. Mr. Rohlf emphasized that staff, the Planning Commission, City Council and the applicant should all work together to resolve this issue. Mr. Rohlf reminded the Planning Commission that Custom Motors is a legal business as it has a conditional use permit and is located in the proper zoning district. He further stated that staff feels the salvage yard should screen in the interim even if the ultimate choice is to relocate it.