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_ ,? .• _ available that related to the concerns in question. Today the areas in question do have ground signs in place and the police could make a recommendation on whether or not the ground signs constitute a safety problem or not. Earlier it was mentioned that there were topics in the proposed ordinances that are covered in other chapters of the zoning code. The City might want to reference the area in the code that they are defined in, in this chapter. Councilman, Michael Gareau Jr. came forward to speak. Mr. Gareau Jr. commented that he wanted to address more of the procedures to be used as opposed to the actual substance of this ordinance, which he thinks the Planning Commission has had a sufficient dialogue on this evening. There currently is no sign code within the City of North Olmsted. There are no standards in which to govern the placement of signs and as it stands now some members of Commerce have noted that they can put up anything they want. There is some question as to whether or not that is true, but they are not governed by the standards that we were governed by before. He would like to caution the Planning Commission rriembers if there are some concerns that they have relative to this ordinance it is within their power to hold it in committee and pass on it at a later date. However the ordinance needs one more reading by Council, followed by a Building Zoning and Development meeting, followed by a public meeting and passage at a third City Council meeting. So there is ample opportunity for the Chamber of Commerce and any citizen to become involved in the process and make recommendations for changes. Changes are made on regular basis with legislation that is pending. He would like to note that if the ordinance is held in the Planning Corrunission that that process would hold up the passage of an ordinance that puts some standards in place to govern the placement of signs in the City. He knows there has been talk, about businesses being able to put up what ever they want as he has heard that comment made. He does not agree with it, but it does concern him that that is the attitude some people would have with the placement of structures within our City. -If it is the Commissions wish to hold the matter before itself, that is within their province. However he would like to remind the Commission that some of the concerns that they have mentioned could be flushed out before his committee, that he is a member of the Board of Zoning and Development. As well as the public hearing and the City Council meeting where it will be on second reading and the Council meeting where it will have a third reading and passage. Mr. Tallon thanked Councilman Gareau and commented it was a point well taken. Mr. Deichmann indicated that since there were so many concerns brought up about traffic hazards he suggested that the traffic engineer be consulted not just the police department. R. Tallon motioned to pass Ordinance 200-12 on to the traffic engineer for his review and that the ordinance be tabled to the meeting next which will be Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 7:30PM.. At which time a recommendation will be made to Council. The Commission would like the traffic ? engineer to attend the meeting if that is possible. Mr. Koeth indicated that he would like Building Commissioner, Dave Conway at the meeting. Mr. Spalding commented that he would like to see a list of the Chamber of Commerce concerns at the next meeting. Mr. Tallon remarked that would be fine but we will not hold the ordinance up if they do not have a list. The motion was seconded by Mrs. O'Rourke and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. VI. COMIVQTTEE REPORTS: Mr. Spalding reviewed that there would be a Master Plan meeting Thursday February 24, 2000 at 7:30PM. They will be reviewing chapters 5& 6 of the Master Plan. 12