pm_920408 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION April 8, 1992 Paget 7 Bob Treadway from First American Bank Metro, stated that because of the limited number of characters which can appear on a sign at any one time, that it is difficult to get a complete message under the current sign change limits. Mr. Treadway pointed out that this is effective advertising for the bank, that it has provided the Commission with a study addressing potential safety issues and that there should be a compromise reached on the type of mode. Mr. Treadway also pointed out that the message length and mode is controlled by a keyboard and that the current bank had no connection with the previous bank which agreed to the time limits on message change. Roger Kapsner, from Investors Savings Bank, pointed out that they are using only lO% of the capability of the sign and that the City needs to better define what a flashing sign is. Commissioner Harms stated that the City should ban new electronic message centers but allow existing ones to continue to operate within specific limitations. Commissioner wietecki stated that it is not feasible to ban electronic message centers but the City should control how they are used. Commissioner wietecki pointed out that the city should not prohibi t technology because we don't like one result. Commissioner wietecki also stated that the City should slowly and carefully study the issue to reach a balance between the service which is being provided in the community and to the impact on aesthetics. Commissioner Thomas expressed concern about the precedent and future use of these type of signs by other businesses. Commissioner Goedeke stated that he had a problem with messages that are moving because they are distracting. Commissioner Goedeke stated that a stationary message that changed every minute would be okay but the size of the signs should also be controlled. Commissioner Thomas stated that the City should ban future signs and work with current locations to limit the time in which messages change. Commissioner Stokes stated that the signs can provide helpful information but that time limits should be set. Commissioner Harms stated that she didn't find the size of the signs offensive but that she had a problem with bursts of color and flashing. Commission DeBenedet stated that he had a frustration with the lack of compliance and after the fact acceptance. DeBenedet stated that new signs should be banned and existing signs should be phased out over time. DeBenedet added that the City should get away from flashing signs and that the City can regulate aesthetics.