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Planning & Zoning Board <br />February 13, 2008 <br />Page 2 <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br /> <br />Jeff Smyser, City Planner, presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Mr. Smyser explained that new billboards are no longer allowe d in the city, however they <br />need to consider that existi ng billboards could be converted to dynamic display signs. He <br />clarified that the proposed or dinance will only prohibit dynamic signs that are 20 square <br />feet or larger. He added that dynamic displa y signs have proven to be distracting to <br />drivers and they conflict with the aesthetics of the city. <br /> <br />Upon discussion, Board Members identified a numb er of issues for staff to consult with <br />the city attorney about and bring back to next month’s meeting. The board’s suggestions <br />for consideration included addressing advertis ing flags for businesses, addressing the rate <br />of change for dynamic display signs that ar e smaller than 20 sq. ft., and addressing the <br />use of dynamic display signs on a temporary basis. <br /> <br />Board Members concluded that they unders tand the reasons for prohibiting dynamic <br />display signs, especially for safety purposes. <br /> <br />Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to table the Public Hearing to the March meeting. <br /> <br />Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 5 - 0. <br /> <br />VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. Comp Plan Update <br /> <br />Mr. Smyser updated the board on the progr ess of the Comprehensive Plan update <br />process. Mr. Smyser stated that a joint meeting of the City Council, all city boards, <br />the Economic Development Advisory Committ ee and the Comp Plan Advisory Panel <br />has been set for February 20. This meeti ng will give staff a chance to discuss the <br />progress of the Comp Plan update. <br /> <br />B. Growth Update – 2007 Permits <br /> <br />Mr. Smyser updated the board on the stat us of growth that occurred in 2007. <br /> <br />VII. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to adjourn th e meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion was <br />supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Dawn Bugge <br />Community Development Assistant