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AGENDA ITEM 6 F <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Smyser <br />C. C. MEETING DATE: April 26, 1999 <br />TOPIC: <br />\(/ <br />k?' 6(6' <br />cQ/ <br />Amendment to Sign Ordinance for Motor Fuel Stations <br />J3ACKGROUND <br />The existing Sign Ordinance includes a section on service stations. However, the <br />Ordinance is written in a confusing manner that has made administration difficult. The <br />attached draft ordinance proposes amendments to section of the Sign Ordinance relating <br />to service stations only. The Zoning Ordinance uses the term "motor fuel stations" and <br />the proposed amendment uses that term for consistency. In addition, convenience stores <br />often are combined with motor fuel in current developments whereas the term "service <br />stations" implies mechanical services are offered, which may or may not be the case. <br />The public hearing was opened at the March 10, 1999 P'& Z meeting but continued <br />because of the late hour to April 14. The recommendation by P & Z was to adopt the <br />ordinance as proposed. There was some discussion about the height of ground signs. <br />Staff suggested 10 feet might be more appropriate and P & Z agreed. However, upon <br />further consideration, staff is comfortable with 25 feet and that is what is in the attached <br />draft ordinance. This is the first reading of the ordinance by City Council. <br />OPTIONS <br />1. Approve the draft ordinance. <br />2. Approve the draft ordinance with changes. <br />3. Return to staff for additional research. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Option 1 or 2. <br />