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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 14,2011 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 23 Notice of Public Hearing: The Notice of Public Hearing relative to Second Reading of Ordinance 11 -1361 was published in the Orlando Sentinel on November 3, 2011. Staff Presentation: Sandra Smith, Development Services Manager, gave a brief overview ofthe ordinance to the Commission, noting that the Commission had approved the ordinance on first reading. Ms. Smith explained that the City currently allows four different types of temporary signs and among them are temporary road construction banners. She stated that staff is proposing that in addition to the signage currently allowed by the Code, additional language be included to provide for allowance of an individual ground sign at each multi- tenant center, as well as allowing each tenant space to have a banner. She explained that the criteria being proposed include up to 75 percent of the length of the tenant space or 16 feet, whichever is less; a three foot height; and that the same type of font, font color and background color be utilized on the banner. She added that staff is proposing elimination of the current section of code related to temporary road signs, as it's located under Banners, Pennants, Balloons and Streamers, and creating a new section ofthat particular portion of the Code specifically related to road construction signage in which would be placed all the criteria. Ms. Smith advised the proposed changes had gone before the Planning and Zoning Commission and they had provided a favorable recommendation to the City Commission. Discussion: Discussion ensued during which Ms. Smith clarified that the proposed ordinance provided for a time certain of 24 months for the temporary signage. In response to questions, she further clarified the signs would be allowed for the duration of construction or 24 months, whichever came first and the applicant would be required to request an extension from the Commission if construction was not completed within the 24- month timeframe. There was additional brief discussion regarding the content of the temporary signs, and both Ms. Smith and Ms. Reischmann explained that although the intent was to provide identification for the business during periods of construction, the City's Code did not have requirements as to the content of the wording on the signs. Ms. Reischmann stated this was necessary in order to keep the City's sign code constitutional. Ms. Smith further clarified that only businesses already having a permitted permanent business sign in place could apply for this type of temporary sign. She also explained that changeable copy or trailer signs would be allowed twice per year for a period of 30 days each with 120 days between times, and that those would be limited to the entire center, not per tenant space. Public Hearing: Mayor Glancy opened the public hearing relative to Ordinance 11 -1361 to hear and consider comments and questions regarding this issue. No one came forward. Mayor Glancy closed the public hearing relative to Ordinance 11 -1361. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended adoption of Ordinance 11 -1361. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve and adopt Ordinance 11 -1361 on second and final reading, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 4 -0.