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• • • Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2005 Page 3 Mr. Cavegn stated if one shed had to go, he would be willing to take it down. Mr. Bengston stated this would go to Council on July 25. Chair Rafferty invited anyone for or against this proposal to make comment. There were no comments made. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. and was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Nelson made a MOTION to recommend approval for a rezone, preliminary plat and MUSA Allocation for Cavegn Subdivision, 7870 Country Lane, subject to the conditions as noted in staff's July 13, 2005 report and adding the condition that the sheds comply with City Ordinances and was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 -0. B. PUBLIC HEARING to Amend Sign Ordinance text to address temporary signage and additional wall signs Chair Rafferty opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Staff stated signage is always an extremely difficult issue. As with any regulations, there will be those who will not agree with a signage requirement. The goal of signage regulations, like any government regulation, is to balance the private interest and the larger public interest. Signage advertises a business, which is good for the business. Successful business is good for the greater public. However, unregulated signage can become an eyesore and a nuisance, which detracts from the good of the community. The P & Z has been discussing temporary signage for several years. These discussions led to the proposed amendment in the attached draft ordinance. When the P &Z is satisfied with the proposed amendments, the Board's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The City Council is the only body that can adopt or amend Ordinances. Staff reviewed their analysis and are recommending either approving the sign ordinance amendment and forward it to the City Council or continue the public hearing and provide direction on revising the draft Ordinance. Mr. Nelson inquired about "sandwich board" signs. Mr. Smyser replied he missed that type of signage and would add this to the Ordinance. Mr. Laden asked if sandwich boards under a certain size could be put up without a permit. Mr. Smyser replied he would need to look at that, but generally a sandwich board sign would need a permit. Mr. Hyden asked how far away the sandwich board could be from the business. Mr. Smyser responded that was a good point and he would add language for that. DRAFT MINUTES