2008/07/09 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

July 9,2008 Gerry Ervine,Planning,explained that a request has been received from St Mary Magdalen School to bring this matter before the city council as they have requested an electronic changing message sign and they are located in a residential area. The Everett School District has also expressed interest in this matter.The Planning Commission reviewed this en May 20°and made a favorable recommendation.Ten conditions were applied to the proposed use.Traffic impacts,relationship to surrounding residential properties and establishing a process to review these proposals were addressed.There was some opposition expressed by three citizens at the Planning Commission meeting regarding impact to surrounding residential property. Council Member Roberts questioned if this includes large television screen type imaging. Gerry responded that it didn't end there is a size Imitation in Condition No.7(a limit of 32 square feet). Council Member Gipson had questions regarding double sided signs,off site advertising and free standing signs. Vice President Stonecipher asked for citizen comments. Bill Beishaw,2111 Rucker;David Mascarenas,517 Laurel Drive;and Gary Grifgih,1318 375 Street,voiced opposition to the proposed ordinance citing impact to surrounding residential area and traffic hazards as reasons for opposition. Mike Gunn,Everett School District;Sister Joanne McCauley,St Mary Magdalen School;and Jim Gaffney.8105 Broadway spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. They cited the need fora better method of communication with parents,kids and parishioners. Alice Lorigan,3308 Oakes,explained that Immaculate Conception Church does have a sign that displays times end dates of upcoming events.The sign is back far enough and small enough that it isn't a distraction. Council Member Gipson questioned if the planning director has any authority in the final decision. 212