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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 13, 1995 The City Planner replied that proportion may refer to a flat roof versus pitched roof, while scale may refer to a 1,000 square foot house versus 2,000 square feet. Garske asked if this ordinance would leave the City open to challenges. The City Planner pointed out that applications for CUP's would have to meet all of the six criteria laid out. If a CUP request is denied because it does not meet one or more of the criteria, the City would have to make a finding to support the denial. However, the burden of proof is on the applicant. Mr. Barraclough recommended approval of the ordinance amending Section 921.010.C. of the Zoning Code of the Municipal Code of the City of Little Canada, relating to Conditional Use Permits as presented. Motion seconded by Schletty. Motion carried 5 - 0. Knudsen abstained since he arrived in the middle of the discussion on this issue. TEMPORARY The City Planner reviewed the recommendation of the SIGN Code Enforcement officer regarding proposed revisions ORDINANCE to the City's temporary sign ordinance. The Planner REVISIONS noted that the proposal would allow a business to have two 30 -day permits each year rather than the three 10- day permits currently allowed. It also allows the use of balloons as temporary signage, and allows a business to have a grand opening sign. Knudsen asked if this proposal is in line with what other cities allow. The Planner replied that the proposal is based on what the City of Roseville allows. Carson reported that this matter has been discussed by the Community Pride Committee. It was their recommendation that the Little Canada ordinance be brought in line with Roseville's since most of the temporary signage occurs along Rice Street where Little Canada businesses are competing with Roseville businesses. Carson also reported that the Pride Committee discussed the fact that most businesses do 3 Page 22