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Planning Commission Minutes June 26, 1990 Page 2 . regarding both the number of billboards and the size of billboards. Ms. Szklarski reviewed staff's recommendations in regards to these options. Commissioner Johnson (Acting Chair) opened the public hearing. Richard Mlodzik of Skoglund Communications, Inc. stated that he questioned the accuracy of some of Mr. Keane's statistics. Mr. Mlodzik indicated that he has not run across a community that requires 3,000 foot spacing as indicated in Mr. Keane's memo. Mr. Mlodzik was also in disagreement with Mr. Keane's statement regarding "monopoles". He was not aware of any community that required a "monopole" pylon type construction for billboards. Mr. Keane indicated that the typical poster billboard is 250 sq. ft. Mr. Mlodzik questioned if Mr. Keane was referring to the inside dimensions, not including the outer trim and edge. Mr. Mlodzik stated that 300 ft. is the industry's standard for billboard sign area. Rob Vanvalkenburg was concerned with staff's recommendation of 2,000 ft spacing between signs. Mr. Vanvalkenburg stated that he was opposed to getting rid of all billboards as businesses cannot survive without billboards. . Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the 2,000 ft. spacing is on the same side of the road. Mr. Rohlf stated that this is the same as a 1,000 ft. spacing on both sides of the road. He indicated that many communities have a 1,000 ft. spacing but it covers both sides of the road. James Kleinke of Franklin Outdoor Advertising Company stated that they were requesting additional time to work with staff and the City Attorney on this matter in order to provide the Planning and City Council with a revised compromise. Mr. Kleinke then stated that this was a very critical issue for the advertising industry. Steve Rohlf suggested that the outdoor advertising companies would have time before the next City Council meeting (July 16, 1990) to come up with a new proposal regarding their concerns. Keith Franklin, Franklin Outdoor Advertising, raised the question as to how billboards were going to be eliminated. Mr. Rohlf answered that the billboards would be thinned out as property develops. The larger spacing does not eliminate any signs, as the existing signs are grandfathered in. Mr. Franklin then stated that the state standard, is 300 ft. setback from an intersection. The Planning Commission was in agreement with Mr. Franklin and suggested changing staff's recommendation of 200 ft. setback from an intersection to 300 ft. to comply with the state standards. Commissioner Johnson (Acting Chair) closed the public hearing. . Discussion ensued regarding monopole type construction for billboards. It was the general consensus of the Planning Commission that all future advertising signs should have monopoles.