05-11-20 Commision Workshop Adopted MinutesATTENDANCE:
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Commission Workshop Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2020 - 5:30 AM
Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1
Cindy Anderson, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Blythe Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Brittany Norris, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Shane Corbin, City Manager (CM)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Lori Diaz, Deputy City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Following the Pledge to the Flag, Mayor Glasser called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.
1. TOPICS
A. Discuss the Proposed Sign Code - Ordinance No. 60-20-21.
CM Corbin reported on the progression of the proposed Sign Code Ordinance. It is on
the agenda for action at tonight's Regular Commission meeting.
Planning and Community Development Director (PCDD), Amanda Askew, addressed
the Commission and provided background regarding the City's Sign Code, as detailed
in the agenda packet. PCDD Askew presented a PowerPoint titled Sign Code Update,
of highlights of the proposed changes to the sign code (which is attached hereto and
made part of this official record as ATTACHMENT A).
Discussion ensued about flags. CA Durden spoke about how the City may properly
address flags, as detailed in her Memorandum included in the agenda packet.
Discussion continued regarding moving forward without language regarding flags,
flags on private property and on commercial property, feather flags/banners, temporary
signs, and enforcement. All questions were answered by staff.
CA Durden informed the Commission of other places in the Code where the word
flag" is utilized, should they choose to exempt flags from the Sign Code.
ATTACHMENT A - Sign Code Update
Commission Workshop
May 11, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further discussion and Mayor Glasser adjourned the meeting at 6:13PM.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
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Ellen Glasser, Mayor
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Date Approved
Commission Workshop
May 11, 2020
ATTACHMENT A
May 11, 2020 Minutes
SIGN CODE UPDATE
ATTACHMENT A
May 11, 2020 Minutes
SIGN CODE UPDATE
1966 First sign code adopted
Amended 19 times
2013 Definition and size restrictions on flags added
Not more than two flags per parcel. If two flags then one
must be USA flag. Non -USA flag limited to 24 sq ft.)
2016 Commission signed Resolution No. 16-04
Unconstitutional for the 1st Amendment
Directed staff to observe what other Cities develop
Bring amended version back to City and make it fit
local preferences
ATTACHMENT A
May 11, 2020 Minutes
SIGN CODE UPDATE CDB
Comparisons to Nearby Communities
Temporary signs:
Residential vs Commercial
Number, Size, & Duration?
Temporary Sign Regulations (codes updated after 2015)
Residential
Number Size Height Duration
lax Beach 8 4 Aft 6 ft 7 days after event
8 4 sq ft 6 ft 7 days after event
St. Augustine
Beach
St. Johns County 2 6 sq ft 6 ft
Fernandina Beach 8 6 sq ft 15 ft
Flagler Beach 1 16 sq ft 6 ft
Atlantic Beach
Proposed
8 4sgft Oft
7 days after event
30 days or 3 days after
event
90 calendar days
7 days after
event, except one year
around
Commercial
Number
4
4
4
4
1
2
Size
16sgft
16sgft
32sgft
32sgft
32 sq ft
16 sat
Height
6ft
6ft
6ft
15ft
6ft
6ft
Duration
7 days after event
7 days after event
7 days after event
30 days or 3 days after
event
90 calendar days
7 days after
event, except one year
around
Request for
ATTACHMENT A
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45 requests for public input from City Hall:
8 Website Posts/Updates
9 Facebook Posts
4 Next Door Post
8 Email Newsletter Articles/
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updated it 19 times to address new issues. In 2013. the Atlantic Beach City
Commission specifically added flags to its sign regulations by a unanimous
vote. without public opposition during either reading of the ordinance The
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ATTACHMENT A
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CITY COMMISSION
5:30 P.M. WORKSHOP
6:30 P.M. MEETING
BEING HELD
BY VIDEOCONFERENCE
MONDAY, MAY 11
WORKSHOP TOPIC:
SIGN REGULATIONS UPDATE
For the agendas and for instructions on how to
view and/or listen to the meeting. and how to
make public comment.
please visit www.coab.us/calendar.
Questions? Email info@coab.us
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1 Utility Bill Monthly Newsletter
1 Visual Preference Survey
7 Newspaper Notices
7 Public Meetings
Sign Regulations
Update
Let's Hear From
You!
What's your preference?
ATTACHMENT A
May 11, 2020 Minutes
SIGN CODE UPDATE
PROPOSED REGULATIONS
3) flags of any kind totaling 80 ft2 (1) 1 ft2 sign
4) 4 ft2 yard signs (1) 30 ft2 banner
Community Ih tit/ Feedback
6 people have contacted staff:
Flags should be exempt or silent
in the code
Allow more than 4 temporary
signs
Defer the sign code
ATTACHMENT A
May 11, 2020 Minutes
Commission Requested changes from 1st
Read:
1. Section 17-42 (17): delete from this section as it is covered in section 17-26 (b)(5)
2. Flags (Sec. 17-34): Allow up to 3 flags, no flag can be larger than forty (40) square
feet with the total combined sign face area not to exceed 80 square feet
3. Definitions of flag and banner: - staff bring forward language for more detailed
definition of a flag and banner (Sec. 17-2)
4. Add allowance for banners in residential areas but limit to one banner, no more
than 30 square feet and displayed no more than 7 days
5. Reduce the total allowed temporary signs in residential (17-33) - allow up to 4
signs (365 days per calendar year or seven (7) days after an event)