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ClApproved . Danger asked the residents in the area the sign would come through their windows causing annoyance, and if it would be running 24 hours. The applicant replied that they could turn it off after 11 pm and it would most likely not change every eight seconds. Betty Cokelam, corner of Inca Lane and right across from Salem Covenant Church, and Gail. Rombacher, next-door neighbor 2 houses in from Silver hake Road and Inca Lane, opposes the sign due to safety issues and believe the sign would increase the risk of an accident. Paul and Carla %achman, 503 Silver Lake Road, opposes the sign due to devaluation to property, and safety issues. Schiferl stated that he sent an email From himselfand his wife that they oppose this sign due to safety concerns. Rombacher asked the applicant why they would need a sign. Larry replied that the existing sign is poorly located and difficult to read. The new sign would improve the communication of the church for events at the church and within the community. Also, the existing sign is falling apart. Baker asked how often the sign would change. harry replied that it would depend on the how many messages need to be put out on a particular day. Baker stated that he believes eight seconds is extreme for a residential area and would recommend that the sign text to stay up longer. Howard asked staff if they have the ability to regulate the sign's font and flash time. Gundlach replied that if' the applicant meets the standards of the sign code they would be approved. If the commission decides to limit the sign's font or flashing ability it may need to be tied to the health, safety and welfare of the code and would need to be considered by the City Attorney. She stated that there is no evidence that dynamic signs impact traffic safety. Phillips stated that the sign is significantly dimmer at night and the commission could recommend turning the sign off between the hours of 11 pm to 6 am. Gundlach stated that a condition of turning off the sign should be tied to the health, safety and welfare section of the code. Motion by O'Brien, second by %isla to CLOSE THE PIJBLIC HEARING. 6 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED, Howard asked if there were additional accidents due to the sign what recourse the City would have. Could the Commission approve the sign conditionally and review the traffic accidents in a year and then formally approve it. Fernelius stated that hours of operation, size, and placement should be done through conditions of the special use permit. But the ordinance could possibly be revisited if needed. O'Brien recommended continuing the Public Hearing, , to gain inforl-nation from the City Attorney regarding hours of'operation and frequency of changes.