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Council Member Strommen noted that Todd Cook is also very familiar with the issues and that <br />he would be available to help with the discussion. She stated that she is confident that all items <br />are covered in the proposed amendment adding that they should be sure that the Council is <br />comfortable with the proposed changes. <br />Board Member Olds asked if the concerned residents have copies of the proposed ordinance and <br />have read it. <br />Mr. Anderson confirmed that Mr. Hunt does have a copy of the proposed ordinance and that Mr. <br />Hunt did state that there were improvements made since the Planning Commission hearing. <br />Case #2 Buffer Monumentation Signs <br />Mr. Anderson stated that this is to update the Board on the signage and provided the Board with <br />an example of the proposed monumentation signs. He explained that the example Staff is <br />considering has color choices of green, white, yellow and black. He stated that Staff is <br />recommending an 8-inch by 8-inch sign that would be posted approximately every 200 feet. <br />Board Member Olds asked if there are any conflicts with the signage color. Mr. Anderson stated <br />that there are no conflicts noting that in one of the developments the developer is doing a <br />voluntary buffer and has provided an estimated dollar amount for the cost of the signs. <br />Acting Chairperson McDilda asked if the Board should be making a color decision at this <br />meeting. Mr. Anderson stated that the matter is tabled for the time being and suggested that the <br />Board take some time to give it thought and provide their input. <br />Board Member Max asked how the signs would be mounted. <br />Council Member Strommen stated that her understanding is that the signs would be mounted on <br />a 4-inch by 4-inch post. Mr. Anderson confirmed adding that the posts would need to include an <br />anchoring system so that it couldn't be pulled out. <br />Council Member Strommen stated that the developers would be responsible for purchasing the <br />signs and suggested doing the same with the posts. <br />Mr. Bacon suggested considering the signs as having an educational function and include a small <br />piece of information that shows the animals that are indigenous to the area. <br />Mr. Anderson noted that they are not sure as to how specific they could get on the signs adding <br />that the sign could include a picture of a bird or animal and reviewed. <br />Acting Chairperson McDilda asked when the Board should have their recommendations ready. <br />Mr. Anderson suggested that the Board review and provide their input at the first meeting in <br />September. <br />Acting Chairperson McDilda asked Mr. Anderson to include this item as an agenda item when <br />everything is ready for them to discuss. He suggested that the Board Members review and put <br />together their individual recommendations and be prepared to discuss at the next Board meeting. <br />Environmental Policy Board / August 1, 2005 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />