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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2001 Page 14 •1 recommendation was a not specific enough. She added that she has concerns as to how the ordinance 2 was written. 3 Commissioner Tillmann distributed her suggestions for the electronic sign issue: 4 "Recommendation for ordinance change: 5 1. Add definition of"Electronic Sign" to definitions section 1400.04. 6 2. Add to Section 1400.07 Prohibited Signs: 7 Electronic signs except public service signs owned by governmental units and located in s recreational/open space. 9 3. Add to Section 1400.12 District Scheduled, Subd. 4 Recreational Open Space. 10 1 I Public Service, Electronic signs are a conditionally permitted use. (CUP required) The conditions 12 cover at least the following: 13 1. Flashing and animation prohibited. 14 2. Hours of operation. (Maximum allowable is 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. May be less if situation 15 warrants.) 16 3. Message changeability should be minimum required to accomplish the purpose of the sign. 17 4. Sign aesthetics such as message color, size of reader-board and sign, construction materials, Wo 1s landscaping." After reviewing her ideas with the Planning Commission, Commissioner Tillmann stated that she liked 21 the CUP idea because they have definite ideas for the project at hand, and she does not believe that 22 the restrictions, or limitations would be the same with every case. 23 Chair Melsha stated that the Commission does not recommend approving a permitted use permit now, 24 and asked Ms. Henry for advice. 25 Ms. Henry stated that City Attorney Jerry Gilligan could draw up the definition of electronic sign, and 26 that the information that Commissioner Tillmann outlined was quite detailed. She added that, if they do 27 not want to carry this on, perhaps they want to go with the CUP. 28 Commissioner Hanson recommended they take the information that Commissioner Tillmann outlined, 29 along with what is contained in the packet tonight and merge them together. 30 Vice Chair Stille identified Commissioner Tillmann's outline as quite detailed, but was still confused at 31 to what they should do next. 32 Commissioner Steeves stated that he was surprised at the City Council's decision to send the issue 33 back to the Planning Commission. He stated that they can reiterate their thoughts, or they can attempt 34 to try to make them very polished and specific. He added that Commissioner Tillmann's outline was a great basis for legal staff to work from. 36 Ms. Henry stated that, if they were to do that, it would probably not be ready in time for the next 37 meeting. Chair Melsha asked if they would be waving a reading by not having the information in time