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Planning Commission Minutes February 20, 1990 Page 5 e 9. THAT WIDENING THE CURB CUT TO THE LOT IS THE PETITIONER'S EXPENSE AND APPROVAL OF THIS WORK BE AS PER CITY STAFF. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 8. Ordinance Amendment Amendin~ Section 900.22. Re~ardin~ Si~na~e/P.H. At this time, Chairman Kimball gave a brief history of the sign ordinance. He indicated that the Planning Commission provided the motive for the public hearing as errors were found in the revised ordinance. Chairman Kimball further noted that times and conditions had changed things to the extent that the Commission believed a review was warranted for the entire sign ordinance. Chairman Kimball opened the public hearing. . Chairman Kimball stated that this would be an informal discussion only and not be acted on at this time. Keith Franklin of Franklin signs asked for clarification of the asterisk by the words advertising signs in the draft ordinance. e Tim Keane, City Attorney addressed Mr. Franklin's question. Mr. Keane noted that there were four companies of the outdoor advertising industry present and suggested that we discuss the issue and problems in very general terms and not take any action on the outdoor regulations. At this time, Mr. Keane explained the ground work for this ordinance. He explained that the City Council, in late October, held an informal discussion regarding outdoor advertising. The Mayor and City Council noted they had been receiving complaints from citizens about the proliferation of outdoor signs creating a billboard alley on Highway 10. 'J'he Mayor had indicated he had received more calls and complaints on outdoor advertising than any other Single issue since he had been Mayor. Mr. Keane indicated that staff was directed to prepare an ordinance amendment imposing a moratorium on all outdoor advertising pending a review and inventory of what was already out in the field. Mr. Keane suggested that in the course of developing these regulations, outdoor advertising representatives get together and come up with suggestions and proposals to address this issue. Mark Liese of Sand Outdoor Advertising asked how they will know when these meetings are going to take place. Mr. Keane indicated that there was a clear agreement from the Zoning Administrator that the City will give specific written notice to each of the industry representatives of the public hearing on this matter. e Mrs. Erwin Specht felt that outdoor signs can be a good income for the property owners and questioned why property owners were not notified. Mr. Keane addressed her concern indicating that the City's legal obligation is to publish the notice in regard to text amendments. The City hope the reps will take the responsibility to contact the property owners.