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restructuring and consolidation of existing ordinances. Staff recommended the Commission <br />discuss the proposed amendments and approve the zoning ordinance sections as presented. <br />Chairperson Levine recommended all references to ballfields be changed to athletic field. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy did not support this change as it would allow for advertisement to <br />children on their athletic fields. <br />Commissioner Perez stated if advertisements were allowed on one field, it should be allowed on <br />all fields. <br />Commissioner Schiller commented the advertisements allowed for a source of revenue. <br />Commissioner Field noted that advertisement was specifically allowed at larger ballfields and <br />content related restrictions could be set. <br />Planning Consultant Goodroad indicated the current sign advertisement code was written <br />specifically for baseball /softball complexes. She stated she would have to review this matter <br />further to assure the City would not be addressing sign clutter at other athletic fields. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill explained the Park and Recreation Commission would <br />review all future sign requests. He commented this group would make final determinations <br />regarding signage. <br />Commissioner Brauer was in favor of allowing signage on all athletic fields as this has become <br />the practice in other communities. <br />Chairperson Levine asked the Commission how to proceed on this issue. <br />Commissioner Schiller also supported the advertising signs stating the Park and Recreation <br />Department would make the final decision. <br />Commissioner Perez stated the signage allowed for a means to raise money to support sports in <br />the community. <br />Chairperson Levine clarified that the Commission supported advertising signs at all athletic <br />facilities. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill suggested the Commission make a motion to amend the <br />draft language to include this recommendation. <br />Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Schiller, to amend the City Code <br />draft for Section 117 -122a to insert Athletic Facilities in place of Ballfields. <br />Planning Commission /September 6, 2012 <br />Page 10 of 18 <br />