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Planning Commission Minutes Page 8 July 10, 2007 --------------------------- report to the Commission dated July 16, 2007. Chair Stevens opened the public hearing. Steven Anderson, Franklin Advertising -Stated that a 30 sq. ft. sign was probably too small. Peter Masterson, Greater Minnesota Credit Union, 555 Railroad Dtive -Stated he supported the signs that are currently in the city. He stated he would like the information from a 1980 Small Business Administration study on record regarding traffic and signs. He explained that the study concludes that the types of electronic signs in question are not detrimental to safety. He stated that the study states that electronic signs in some cases reduced accidents and there were no accident claims involving electronic message signs. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Stevens closed the public hearing. Chair Stevens stated that if an applicant felt a 30 square foot sign was undersized, they would have the opportunity to apply for a conditional use permit for a larger sign. Commissioner Anderson stated that the sign moratorium was not hinged on safety only, but also the impacts on adjacent residents who have described living next to the signs as a "Las Vegas" feeling. He stated that the issue has to do with livability and a sense of community. Chair Stevens stated that the Commission was not aware there were traffic studies available and asked that Mr. Masterson forward the information to staff. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the biggest issue is impacts on neighboring residents. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS SIGNS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT TO THE COMMISSION DATED JULY 10, 2007. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.9. Repuest by Alliance Machine for Ordinance Amendment Regarding Accessory Structures Case No. OA 07-07 -Public Hearin Mr. Barnhart stated that the public hearing for this request was continued to the July 10, 2007 meeting, and asked that Chair Stevens open the public hearing for comment. There were no public comments. Chair Stevens continued the public hearing to the August 14th Planning Commmission meeting. Mr. Barnhart stated that staff will provide updated information at the August 14th meeting. Other Business -None Adjournment There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WESTGAARD TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted,