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Mounds View Planning Commission November 15, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 3 Planner Ericson inferred that home-based businesses were defined separately under the City Code. Commissioner Kaden inquired as to how wind speed pressure could be determined for a sign. Planner Ericson indicated the City would rely on the sign companies to provide signs that met City Code requirements. Planner Ericson told the Commission it is not the intent of Staff to make changes to the sign ordinance that would make most signs in the City nonconforming. Commissioner Johnson indicated that R-4 and R-5 zoning are larger parcels and requirements for allowable real estate “for sale” signs should possibly be changed to allow a larger, 32 square-foot sign which seems to be the industry standard. Planner Ericson indicated that Staff removes the small advertising signs such as “weight loss” “work from home” and other nuisance advertising from telephone poles to prevent others from thinking Mounds View allows such advertising. Garage sale signs, he added, are treated differently. Information is printed in the newsletter each spring concerning sign etiquette and courtesy for garage sales. Commissioner Miller inquired as to whether there was a place in the code defining Christmas tree sales within the City and signage allowed for that. Planner Ericson indicated that there are guidelines for Christmas tree sales lots which include information on allowable signage. Planner Ericson asked the Commission whether they wanted to invite local business owners to come to the planning and discussion meetings on the sign ordinance or if the Commission would prefer to come up with a draft of possible changes to the sign code and then have one meeting where business owners could review and make comment on the code changes. Commissioner Thomas indicated she felt it would be a good idea to switch Ground Signs and Temporary Signs on the schedule to accommodate the holiday rush times for business owners. It was the consent of the Commission to notify local business owners of the meetings to discuss proposed changes to the sign ordinance and to inform them there will be a business owner’s forum on February 7, 2001 should they wish to participate in any or all of the meetings. It was also the consent of the Commission to switch Ground Signs and Temporary Signs on the timeline. Commissioner Thomas noted it may be necessary to define the requirements for a sign such as the Carmike sign that is oriented at a 45 degree angle. Planner Ericson indicated that issue could be looked at during the redrafting of the sign code.