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October 25, 2011 Page 5 of 9 Council Business 1. Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Code to allow manual changeable ' copy signs when Zoning Code Section 9-040(1)(F) currently prohibits them. ReportNo. 11-293. Ordinance No. 804. City Planner Janice Gundlach reported that the Planning Commission initially considered this request at the September 20`b meeting & tabled action to allow further staff research. The original request was to eliminate manual changeable copy signs from the prohibited signs list, at the September 20th meeting, The Planning Commission discussed allowing manual reader boards subject to conditions. The Commission further discussed this at a work session held on October 5`h The applicant requested a code change so that his existing, weathered reader board could be changed out for a new, larger reader board. The applicant has applied for sign permits to change out his existing signs and replace with new, updated logo signs for DQ. The applicant was notified that manual changeable copy signs are not allowed. The applicant already purchased the new reader board sign. The applicant explained that an electronic sign, which is allowed by code, is too expensive and changeable signs are necessary in order to compete in his market. Ms. Gundlach reported that staff s research revealed that every neighboring community allows manual changeable copy signs; with the exception of St. Anthony. The amendment would limit manual changeable signs to one per property with a maximum size of 32 SF or 50% of the signable area, whichever is less. The amendment as proposed would allow the proposed DQ reader board to be erected, as it is 25 square feet in area, which is less than 32 SF and 50% of the allowed signable area. A notice for a public hearing was published in the September 8th edition of the local Sun Focus. No inquiries have been received. Staff Recommends the City Council adopt the Ordinance, amending the Zoning Code to allow manual changeable copy signs subject to conditions. City Planner Gundlach clarified that the proposed code change would permit Mr. Larson's request. Councilmember Bauman commented that she appreciates Mr. Larson's request, noting it may be helpful to other businesses within the city as well. Councilmember Burg requested an update on the enforcement of temporary signs. City Planner Gundlach explained that currently the City is reviewing its temporary sign ordinance, and has been directed not to actively enforce the current code. Councilmember Phillips commented that the Planning Commission has been working diligently on various zoning code items, including holding special monthly meeting. Motion by Councilmember Samuelson, seconded by Councilmember Burg to amend the Zoning Code to allow manual changeable copy signs when Zoning Code Section 9-040(1)(F) currently prohibits them. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Council Business 1. Consideration of Resolution supporting "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" Report No. 11-284. Resolution No. 11-096. Ordinance No. 804.