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• 1 • Planning & Zoning Board May 14, 1997 Page 18 Ms. Dahl stated that many signs are put in right -of -ways and asked about garage sale signs. Ms. Wyland stated that no signs are allowed in road right -of -ways, nor can they be affixed to public structures or utility poles and boxes. Even with this prohibition, there is not enough staff to remove them. The Building Inspector removes them sometimes but does not have time to remove them on a regular basis. Mr. Brixius added that real estate signs and garage sale signs are only enforced on a complaint basis. Chair Schaps stated that once the sign ordinance is adopted, letters can be prepared to local Realtors to make them aware of the new ordinance. Ms. Dahl requested that the word "advertising" be inserted before the word "balloons" on page 13. Mr. Robinson suggested that the ordinance be proofread thoroughly before the final draft is completed. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 9:05 p.m. and was supported by Mr. Gelbmann. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to recommend adoption of the Sign Ordinance to the City Council based on all of the above comments and subject to additional proofreading. Mr. Dunn seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Grading Plans Mr. Robinson reported that grading plans are not being completed according to specifications in new development. As his business is involved with sodding many new homes, he is aware that grading plans are not being followed, and he believes that there is not one project in the City within the past five years that has been done totally correct. Drainage easements are not correct. There have been three consecutive dry years. If there is a wet year, residents will have water in their homes. It is the Board's responsibility to review plans and specifications and the projects look good on paper, but they are not being done