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Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 2008 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES Jeff Smyser, City Planner, presented the st aff report. Mr. Smyser pointed out the revisions that were made to the draf t ordinance since the last meeting. Mr. Smyser discussed with board members th e options for limiting the frequency of text change on a dynamic display sign. Board memb ers stated concern that changing signs may be a distraction to drivers. Chair Tralle asked if there is any urgency to amending the sign ordinance at this time. Mr. Smyser stated that there is a chance that permit applications could be submitted for the existing billboards in the city once the moratorium is lifted. Board members agreed to the removal of a specific time limit for message changes on small dynamic display signs that would be allowed by the ordinance. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to recommend ap proval of the proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance subject to the removal of a s ection of text on page 21, X, stating “A sign with a dynamic display area of less than twenty (20) square feet…” including i. and ii.. Motion was supported by Mr. Root. Motion carried 6 - 0. No one was present to speak at the Public Hearing. Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 6-0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Comp Plan Update – Joint Mtg. Mr. Smyser provided a summary of the join t meeting on February 20. Staff found the meeting to be a useful discussion. Mr. Smyser stated that the panel supported managing growth with mapped staging areas as well as procedures and criteria for allowing development to occur in a new stag ing area. Mr. Root noted that the panel wants the means of implementation to be better defined. Mr. Smyser agreed and explained that some possible methods were distributed to the panel. For example, crossing a border into a new 10-year staging area would require a city council review and vote to ensure the new area was needed and that infrastructure is adequate to support it. If opening the new area is consiste nt with the staging plan sequencing, this would not require a comprehensive pl an amendment. However, allowing development in an area that is not consis tent with the staging plan would require amending the comprehensive plan. These are just examples of implementation methods under consideration for managing growth. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to adjourn th e meeting at 7:39 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 6-0.