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<br />Elk River Planning Commission Minutes <br />September 22, 1992 <br /> <br />Page 9 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />the solar rays could in fact cause some safety problems when used in <br />advertising devices. <br /> <br />James Kleinke, Franklin Outdoor Advertising, stated that their industry <br />frequently meets with MnDOT and they have never indicated that they <br />have a problem with the use of solar rays in regards to safety. Steve <br />Rohlf questioned whether the Planning Commission wished to regulate a <br />maximum percentage of a billboard which could be covered by solar rays. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Johnson stated that she agreed that too many solar rays <br />could be dangerous. Dick Mlodzik stated that the solar rays are a very <br />expensive advertising tool and that they are best when used as an <br />accent. He felt that it would be too expensive for businesses to use <br />too many solar rays and that he did not think it would present a <br />problem. <br /> <br />COMMISSIONER TVEITE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT SOLAR <br />RAYS NOT BE INTERPRETED TO FALL WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF FLASHING OR <br />ANIMATED SIGNS. COMMISSIONER VANVALKENBURG SECONDED THE MOTION. <br /> <br />Commissioner spotts stated that he thought staff should use their <br />discretion with the issue of safety and that if a sign presents a <br />safety hazard by the use of too many solar rays, staff could order that <br />it be taken down. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Johnson stated that she would like staff to check on <br />another safety concern; that being the ballfield lights. When a person <br />is headed eastbound on Highway 10, they present a major safety problem. <br /> <br />Nowthen Country Store/Off-Premise Signs - Steve Rohlf introduced this <br />item by stating that Nowthen Country Store has two off-premise signs <br />which are non-conforming in regard to their location. Mr. Rohlf stated <br />that he did not know how to address this specific case through an <br />ordinance amendment without opening the door for other off-premise <br />signs to be located in residential zones. <br /> <br />Ed Klemesh, Nowthen Country Store, stated that the signs have been <br />there for over seven years and that he has not had any complaints other <br />than those of the City. Mr. Klemesh stated that his business is a <br />rural business and he needs signs to direct people to the store. Mr. <br />Rohlf stated that the Planning Commission and Council recently <br />addressed the need of off-premise signage for rural based businesses. <br />However, Nowthen Country Store does not meet the intent of this <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Klemesh questioned why this <br />business definition. Commissioner <br />rural based business refers to <br />areas by necessity, not by choice. <br /> <br />sign did not meet the rural based <br />Tveite stated that the definition of <br />those businesses that locate in rural <br /> <br />Mr. Klemesh stated that he did not feel that the City should make him <br />remove the signs as they are not hurting anyone. Commissioner Spotts <br />