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Commissioner Hunt agreed that is a valid point and stated that perhaps there is language that could <br />be added that would provide the ability to address damaged signs. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked how a violation would be defined for temporary signage. <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that the sign code includes standards and provided some <br />examples. <br />Citizen Innut <br />No comments. <br />Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to close the public hearing. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Bauer, Peters, Heineman, <br />Hunt, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Anderson. <br />Chairperson Gengler closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. <br />Commission Business <br />Commissioner Bauer asked the length of time needed for an ordinance to take effect after the <br />recommendation is made by the Planning Commission. <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that this would go to the Council for introduction on December <br />12th and if that first reading if approved, the second reading and adoption would occur at the first <br />meeting in January. He stated that this would be effective prior to the construction season. <br />Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to direct staff to revise <br />the proposed ordinance to lengthen the duration to allow temporary signage for the duration of <br />construction and to include language that would address ongoing maintenance and condition of <br />signs as discussed. <br />Further discussion <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that there will not be a meeting in December and therefore <br />this will come to the Commission in January, the Council in February, and would not become <br />effective until March. Commissioner Bauer stated that the Commission would not need to see the <br />final draft and once revised to capture the comments of the Commission it could move forward to <br />the City Council. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that perhaps it is as simple as removing the <br />"up to" related to the extension, which would allow for additional extensions in perpetuity until <br />the end date specified. Commissioner Bauer stated that he could agree to that. Commissioner <br />Hunt asked how a business would request an extension. Planning Manager Larson provided those <br />details. Chairperson Gengler asked why this would be allowed city-wide rather than specific to <br />the area impacted by construction. Planning Manager Larson stated that three map options were <br />Planning Commission/ November 30, 2023 <br />Page 9 of 12 <br />