Minutes - Planning Commission - 08/26/2021

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Commissioner Anderson commented that he is not comfortable with the size of the sign. Chairperson Bauer asked and received confirmation from staff that the City owned site has already been selected for one sign. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that the proposed size of the sign is 672 square feet. Commissioner Gengler stated that perhaps an overall square footage is allowed for all three signs in total, so that the 672 square feet is subtracted, and the other two signs would have to split the remaining size allowed. Commissioner Walker stated that he does not support this type of sign in Ramsey. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the Commission can recommend denial. Commissioner Walker stated that if the motion is for denial, it will most likely be overridden by the City Council and therefore the Commission would miss its opportunity to provide input. Chairperson Bauer agreed that if the Commission has recommendations, it should include those for the Council. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to recommend that City Council deny the ordinance. Further discussion Commissioner Anderson stated that he feels he does not have enough information. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the issue could be tabled. Councilmember Woestehoff advised of the upcoming joint meeting between the Planning Commission, City Council, and EDA and perhaps that would be a good time to discuss this item. Chairperson Bauer stated that the motion and second could be withdrawn and the issue could be tabled. Commissioner Anderson withdrew his motion. Commissioner Walker withdrew his second. Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to table this item until the time the joint meeting occurs with the City Council and EDA. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Anderson aye Commissioner Walker aye Commissioner Peters aye Commissioner Gengler aye Planning Commission/ August 26, 2021 Page 24 of 26