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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 October 10, 2006 --------------------------- Conunissioner Anderson stated that he was in favor of Exhibit C and that a maximum of 90 days was a realistic number to allow temporary signs. He was not in favor of allowing each tenant in a multi-tenant building to advertise for 90 days. He stated that he felt any one permit should not exceed 30 days, and that the number of permits should be left open. Commissioner Scott asked Ms. Erickson if she felt the language regarding placing the sign on an improved surface was realistic. She stated that normally yes, as long as they have a good way to secure. Ms. Erickson stated that for security purposes it was a good idea, but that the only problem would be sometimes the sign could be some distance from the business being advertised. Commissioner Offenrnan stated that he agreed with Commissioner Anderson to recommend the language in Exhibit C, with the 30-day maximum for a permit. He conctured that allowing multiple businesses within a site to each have 90 days was not desirable. Commissioner Offenman also agreed that the signs can have a big impact for businesses, but so can newspapers and flyers. He felt the amendment was a big change, as far as cleaning up the language. Commssioner Westgaard stated he also supported language in Exhibit C, with a revision to 7 (b.) to add that no one permit will exceed 30 days in duration. Commissioner Ropp asked how the proposed amendment will affect enforcement. Mr. Leeseberg stated that it would be "awash" as far as staff time, since one business could potentially pull nine 10-day permits a year. Overall, he felt that that staff time would balance out. Mr. Gongoll stated that the 30-day time limit may not be enough time for new business to advertise their opening. Commissioner Offenrnan stated that the applicant would have the option of securing another 30-day permit. Mr. Gongoll stated that businesses should be made aware they have that option. Vice Mayor Stevens stated that he concttrred with the comments made by the other Commissioners. He stated that the reason this issue came up is because there were a number of temporary signs throughout the City with no permit and in locations where they should not be. He stated that those in the sign business need to be aware of what the laws are in the City they are doing business. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COMISSIONER OFFERMAN TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE, SECTION 30-851, CASE NO.OA 06-02, TO INCLUDE EXHIBITS C AND D, WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE: ITEM 7. (A.) -SHALL READ, "SIGNS MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS TOTAL, PER CALENDAR YEAR, WITH NO PERMIT TO EXCEED 30 DAYS". ITEM 7. (D.) -STRIKE THE LANGUAGE, "AND BE LIMITED TO THREE EVENTS PER YEAR" AND ADD THE LANGUAGE, "SIGNS MAY NOT BE DISPLACED FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS TOTAL, PER CALENDAR YEAR"