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<br />is included in the lit review by SRF and can be reviewed by the Planning Commission to draw <br />their own conclusions. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted that with scrolling signs, you have to take your eye off the road for a <br />period of time to read the message and that results in causing driver distraction for a prolonged or <br />extended period of time. <br /> <br />Associate Planner DaInes stated that is correct; the conclusion of the study is that driver <br />distraction occurs if you have to take your eyes off the road consistently for a period of time to <br />get the whole message, such as with a scrolling sign. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt pointed out that speed is also a factor, as is the nature of the highway, amount <br />of vehicular traffic, and time of day. He noted Highway 10 is 65 mph and indicated he does not <br />believe you can extrapolate literally and say that the level of distraction caused by signage in Los <br />Vegas is the same as Highway 10 at rush hour. <br /> <br />Associate Planner DaInes concurred and advised that the SRF study also addressed the size of the <br />letters based on the speed of the traffic, because they are related. She noted that issue was <br />discussed last month and that it was impossible to enforce so it was eliminated from the Code. <br />However, it can be included if desired by the Planning Commission.. <br /> <br />Associate Planner DaInes stated small businesses in Ramsey want to utilize dynamic display <br />billboards too. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked what research was included in the SRF study. <br /> <br />Associate Planner explained that the SRF study was a literature review of all the studies done, <br />some from the 1970s, others more recent, and drew on studies done by transportation <br />departments and engineers. The study dealt with what causes driver distraction and was not <br />geared to a sign or type of sign. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated it appears the SRF study was a survey compilation of studies previously <br />conducted. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Van Scoy, Brauer, Cleveland, <br />Hunt, Levine, and Rogers~ Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />The public hearing closed at 7:48 p.m. <br /> <br />Commission Business <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 7:48 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />Planning Commission / July 10, 2008 <br />Page 7 of 17 <br />