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Commission raises aesthetics of cell towers, temporary fencing rules and meeting/training procedures
Summary
Commissioners discussed cell tower design standards and paint requirements, the temporary chain-link fence permit on Anderson (four-year temporary approval), public meetings training webinars, and a commissioner request to hold monthly Planning Commission meetings.
During general commission comments, members raised several procedural and design items: cell tower appearance and paint requirements, a temporary fence permit, required public meetings training for commissioners, and a suggestion to resume monthly meetings.
On cell towers, commissioners expressed concern about visual impacts. A staff speaker noted, "There is a requirement that they paint the pole a green color. That is in our design standards." Commissioners discussed concealment strategies used elsewhere and whether additional design standards or painting guidance would reduce visual contrast.
Regarding a chain-link fence at the corner of Anderson, planning staff said the fence was permitted on a temporary basis after going through the required land-use process. Staff said the temporary permit duration is four years.
Staff reminded commissioners that required public meetings training is available online and that some webinar invitations had been inadvertently canceled when sent to the wrong person; staff offered to resend links and expiration details. When asked about training duration, staff said the training is conducted online but did not specify length in the transcript.
Multiple commissioners raised the idea of holding monthly meetings. One commissioner said, "I think it's really important that we have a monthly meeting," and commissioners discussed options for agenda items or updates in months with light business. The commission did not adopt a formal change to its meeting schedule during this session.
No formal policy changes or new regulations were adopted during these discussions; staff recorded the current design standard requirement and advised commissioners about training and temporary-permit timelines.
