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Planning & Zoning Board May 14, 2014 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES • Sandwich boards are directed at pedestrians, usually located on a sidewalk. • Permits for sandwich boards are to ensure that requirements are met for size, material and location. • The permit for temporary signs will allow for off-premise signage, as permits will be parcel based and content will not be monitored. Staff agreed to address some concerns of the board and will draft changes for the next meeting. Staff recommended continuing the item in order for staff to draft the proposed changes. Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 8:31 p.m. Connie Haukom and Candice Clark, American Legion, 7731 Lake Drive. Ms. Haukom stated that this is the time of year that the Legion displays flags. She said they received a letter from the LLPD regarding removal of signage and flags on the Legion property. She requested that numerous flags be allowed in the garden area in and around flower pots. She asked if they are located in a residential area. She had questions about lighting of signs. Staff responded that the Legion is located in a Commercial zoning district, therefore signs can be illuminated. There is a provision in the current ordinance that flags are allowed to a certain extent. The city must treat all business the same and cannot regulate content. Ms. Clark stated that she purchased a sign permit from the city, then found out that the sign she ordered is larger than provisions allow. She suggested that the city attach the sign regulations to the permit application to avoid this problem. Board members agreed that a signage requirement handout should be distributed with the sign permit application. Meyer Nickerson, trustee for Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 7330 Lake Drive, said that he appreciates the work of the city to increase the allowance of temporary signage to 90 days per year. He said that they will know when they will want to advertise their events for the year. He stated that nobody would ever see a sandwich board within the limitation of 10 feet from their building due to their location. He would like to put a sandwich board next to their temporary sign. Board members pointed out that sandwich boards are directed at pedestrians. The city cannot discriminate for one individual business. Mike Russo, Twin City Powder Coating, 548 Apollo Drive, commented that the business owner should be able to choose which side of the building to use the 10% of wall signage, rather than the city regulate a particular side. He eventually hopes to install a new permanent illuminated sign on the building. He added that they would like to expand their equipment to include sandblasting and would like to stay in the city.