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T • • 10. The title of Section 1008.11 is changed to reflect what is actually discussed in the section. I have sent a copy of the draft ordinance to the City Attorney's office for review and comment. At the request of the Commission I have also asked the City attorney to suggest some "sunset" language which would allow the code to revert back to its present form if the state does not allow any billboards. As I indicated to the Planning Commission on July 7th, the City Attorney's office is reviewing two related matters. These include whether there are deed restrictions which would preclude billboards on the golf course property and whether are not there would be spot zoning issues. I have not yet received any further information from the City Attorney concerning these issues. I also sent a copy of the proposed ordinance to a consultant to the billboard industry and received comments back subsequent to the July 7th meeting. Mr. Cronin commented that he felt it was a reasonable ordinance but requested that the City consider one change. The change was to allow signs that would have an angle greater than 35 degrees to allow sign faces side by side. I have attached his comments which include an illustration of the type of sign he would like allowed. I also indicated to the Planning Commission on July 7th that, in terms of maximizing potential sites on the golf course, the proposed minimum spacing could be reduced from 1500 feet to 1000 feet. The second ordinance amendment allows and sets standards for signs in PF and CRP zoning districts. The current code does not list any permitted signage or standards in either of these districts. The draft ordinance allows signs consistent with neighborhood business districts and with the pedestal sign requirements in Section 1008.01 Subdivision 6 in the PF and CRP districts. This is open for discussion. The amount of signage allowed may be more than necessary. The existing signage at parks in a neighborhood setting appears to range from 18 to 20 square feet total sign area while the main City Hall sign is approximately 128 square feet in area. The total freestanding signage at the Community Center appears to be approximately 90 square Wit. Signage at the golf course has been at times as much as 130 square feet. REQUESTED ACTION: It is requested that the Planning Commission continue its discussion of the attached draft ordinances and suggest any changes that may be necessary. The Commission should also discuss what kind of public input process should be utilized. At a future meeting the Planning Commission will be asked to make a formal recommendation of ordinances to the City Council. N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\PLANCOMM\7-15-99B.MEM