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CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 13, 1994
6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Fong called to order a special meeting of the Economic Development Board at 6:35
p.m., Thursday, January 13, 1994 in the Conference Room of City Hall.
ROLL CALL:
Members present were Chairman Fong, Mr. Browning, Mr. Byrd and Mr. Martin. Mr. Porta and
Ms. Rymsza were recorded absent. Also present were Barry Gear of the News Journal and Liz
McBride, Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
None at this time.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
a-) Final Comments on Proposed Sign Ordinance
Chairman Fong referenced the "Summary of Draft Sign Ordinance" prepared by Mr. Martin, and
asked Board members to use this summary as a guide, share their comments and finalize a
version of comments to submit to Council.
Mr. Martin said he would not change anything in the Summary of Draft Sign Ordinance but
suggested making a recommendation to delete all of Section 1.8 (Master of Common Signage
Plan) and any reference to Common or Master Signage Plans that appear anywhere else in the
document. Mr. Martin also commented that the entire Section 1.21 and anything that would
follow it should be clarified as being an example, not mandatory.
Chairman Fong said he read through the Summary and felt its was too specific and questioned
whether the specific control would have more adverse effects then benefits. Chairman Fong also
said that under the section "Purpose" he felt those listed were good but need to be prioritized as:
1) public safety, 2) means of communication and 3) enhancement of the aesthetic environment.
Mr. Martin asked that by deleting all of Section 1.8, will the Draft still meet the purposes of
Section 1.1 and concluded yes, nothing has been lost.
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. Continued Business:
Discussion followed regarding aesthetic perception, why you can't prohibit lettering, logos, etc.
on sIgns.
Chairman Fong stated, if there were no objections, he would like to make the Summary of Draft
Sign Ordinance part of the Board's comments to Council.
Mr. Martin made a motion to refer to the Summary of Draft Sign Ordinance dated December 2,
1993, pages 1-5 inclusive with the additional recommendation to delete all of Section 1.8 and any
references thereto and Section 1.21 and all material following be identified as recommended but
not mandatory. Seconded by Mr. Browning.
Discussion followed regarding materials that are inappropriate for signs. The Board felt if
materials meet codes for wind, safety, etc., they should be able to be used.
Mr. Byrd questioned if Section 1.8 were deleted, would there be any place in the Summary that
would deal specifically with strip shopping centers, and the uniformity that we would all like to
see in the signs. Discussion followed on what part of Section 1.8 should remain.
Mr. Browning withdrew this Second, and after several attempts and much discussion to reword
the amended motion, it was agreed as follows:
Mr. Martin moved to refer to the Summary of Draft Sign Ordinance dated December 2, 1993,
pages 1-5 inclusive with the additional recommendation to include, that a lot on which there will
be multiple tenants, no permit shall be issued for an individual sign unless or until a Master
Signage Plan or a Common Signage Plan has been approved by the Director as conforming with
Section 1.8, and Section 1.21 and all material following be identified as recommended, not
mandatory. Seconded by Mr. Byrd. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
Mr. Martin moved that when this is redrafted, that the language should reflect the purpose with
a priority being: 1) safety, 2) communication, 3) aesthetics, and 4) fairness. Seconded by Mr.
Browning. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
None at this time
CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Mr. Martin made reference to the Florida Intercostal Navigational District (FIND) and the boat
and air trip taken with a Department of Commerce group. The Board was shown a map of the
area they covered.
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Chairman and Board Member Reoorts:
Mr. Martin showed a map submitted to FIND for their comments.
Mr. Martin reported that after meeting with Gran Central Corp. to get their comments on FIND's
proposal, he received a commitment from them to put their position in writing to both the City
and FIND. Basically, Mr. Martin said, Gran Central's position is that, "purchase all of our
property or none of our property". Mr. Martin also stated that FIND would be doing the City
a favor if they take their route out to the south because they will be providing public access to
land-locked industrial land.
Mr. Martin mentioned the proposal to relocate a paint company with a potential of 100 jobs.
Chairman Fong said Mr. Martin has been nominated as a candidate for the Richard McLauhlin
Award for Economic Development Volunteer of the Year 1993.
Mr. Martin explained that he has to resign from the Board because of future commitments and
handed his letter of resignation to Chairman Fong, effective immediately.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board a motion was made and approved to
adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Elizabeth J. McBride, Secretary
Economic Development Board
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