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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • February 18, 1997 Page 8 1 Ms. Moore-Sykes asked if there would be parameters established for ground signs for 2 churches and schools as they are permitted uses. 3 Commissioner Makowske noted there are limitations established in the code for ground signs 4 which would address the permitted uses. It may be necessary to address the parameters of 5 ground signs for churches and schools if it is determined that they should not be allowed the 6 same signs as the commercial districts. 7 Commissioner Makowske indicated he had presented the Commission's intent to the City 8 -Council but had not-submitted any language for them to consider or to vote on. 9 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the R-3 district should be included in this amendment. 10 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted townhomes are allowed a ground sign as an identification sign. Most 11 Associations restrict what the residents place on their properties and do not allow in-home 12 businesses. 13 Commissioner Makowske noted this issue is addressed in the district schedules. He suggested 14 the addition to the amendment of, "subject to the following and the district schedules in 15 1400.12". The restrictions could then be listed under each individual district. �6 There was Commission consensus for Makowske to redraft thero osed changes n es to the sign p p g g 17 ordinance in response to the discussion and concerns expressed this evening. 18 3. Comprehensive Plan Task Force Update. 19 Chair Bergstrom stated he felt the Comprehensive Plan Task Force Meeting resulted in some 20 good discussion and some specific items being addressed. BRW, Inc. will be providing a 21 summary of the meeting. 22 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he felt the meeting was a good session. 23 Chair Bergstrom encouraged Commissioners to submit any additional ideas or input to Kim 24 Moore-Sykes before February 28, 1997. She will forward them to BRW, Inc. 25 Commissioner Gondorchin suggested that the City buy the Verkins property and expand Silver 26 Point Park. A parking area could be added off Highway 88 and the parking area on the west 27 end could be removed and the ballfields expanded. He noted ponding could also be 28 incorporated and become part of the landscaping while improving the utilities. 29 Chair Bergstrom suggested the City Council consider buying the Verkins property through the 30 HRA and removing the existing structures to make the property more marketable. �1 Chair Bergstrom reported City Council has authorized City Manager Mornson to request 32 BRW, Inc. to discuss redevelopment of Central Park. The City has also requested proposals