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Planning & Zoning Board April 13, 2005 Page 26 indicated he was losing business by not facing the road. He noted he was not a fan of banners, but they were necessary for businesses. He stated if developers could have numerous signs, so why couldn't he have one temporary sign, which was taken down at the end of the day that advertised his specials. Chair Rafferty asked Mr. Szyplinski where his advertising dollars went. Mr. Szyplinski replied he advertised on TV and the newspapers, as well as paying an advertising fee through his franchise. Chair Rafferty stated businesses could advertise in moderation at the right time. Mr. Szyplinski asked if they could put a permanent sign on private property if they have the private property owner's permission. He asked how could they get help from the City. Chair Rafferty asked the businesses look into what a sign like Community National Bank had cost. Mr. Tralle asked if City Council directed the P &Z Board to look at this, or should the business owners go directly to the Council to express their concerns. Mr. Hyden noted they kept getting off of topic and all signage would eventually come before them. He asked if they should move on with banners or address permanent signs. He noted they were only a recommending body anyway and had no approval power. Chair Rafferty asked if this would go to Council as an entire package once everything had been decided. Mr. Smyser responded it would and this all started because a couple of times a year the building official picked up temporary signage and wrote letters. He indicated a group of people received the letters and contacted the City upset about receiving the letters and their signs being taken down. Staff directed them to the Council and Council directed P &Z come up with a recommendation. Mr. Wagner stated if they did not allow banners and did not get to permanent signage for two or three years, he would be unable to advertise for two or three years. Mr. Smyser suggested they take this information and look at banners next month. Mr. Nelson stated if they made a decision on banners tonight, would it go into effect tonight. Mr. Hyden replied this did not take effect until the entire package went to the City Council. Chair Rafferty asked if they were ready to make a recommendation on banners. Mr. Nelson stated he was not. Mr. Pogalz stated he could go either way. Mr. Laden stated they had already reached as a group a banner decision and they needed to move on. • • •