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PLANNING COMMISSION June 22, 1983 Page Eight (revised 7/19/83) MATTERS FOR COMMISSION'S REVIEW Newspaper Dispenser Study Mr. Harris reviewed the staff report regarding the progress made by the Newsrack Committee. Because the staff and the committee have reached an apparent impasse, it is suggested that staff be directed to prepare a draft ordinance to regulate the newracks and that the ordinance be prepared in conjunction with suggestions from the Committee. There was considerable discussion about the placement of news- racks downtown as itemized in the letter from Nell Martin. Also discussed was the question of moving the racks in the event of a change in the business occupants near the present locations. Commissioner Getty indicated the real problem is the location of racks in the residential areas. She also discussed the rack at the Roundup Bar; what happens if the use changes? What if it becomes a bank and the bank doesn't want the rack? Also, she asked about the rack at the Cheese Factory and whether or not the location could be modified because of the concern about the stands. She said the present site faces the building and there is a fire hydrant near it. It also causes parking interference when you park near it. She indicated you cannot open your car door in this situation. She wanted to know what recourse, if any, is available. Mr. Harris indicated perhaps the ordinance could require movement to an acceptable area nearby if the business adjacent to it requests such a move. Commissioner Getty believed that the Fire Department and store owners should have something on record regarding locations. She cited the. Cheese Factor where the sidewalks are not wide enough for newsracks and pedestrians, Mr. Swift indicated that if an encroachment Hermit were issued it would be hard for a store owner to request that a rack be moved inasmuch as they would be on public property, not private, and would have permission to locate, He further indicated that it was probably impossible to incorporate adjacent business owners' approvals, but he would look into it. Commissioner Arrigoni asked what the consensus on design and aesthetics of the modules is. Mr. Harris indicated the modules would be similar to the ones near the Carnation Restaurant with provision to change at some future date. He indicated the news- papers do not appear to object to this. Commissioner Lindsey stated that since the newpaper rack issue has been raised, there has been a proliferation of racks and that perhaps the original draft ordinance is not strong enough. -8- -_..-_-_.__e~ _ , __...... .. _...__ _._.__ __ . .... _. - - - - ..._..... .. ..._._... _.r.r _.. ...~...,. ..... ....._.._.... ».. __ .. _..