HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCAgen_08Mar12CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA March 12, 2008 A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM ____ HARRIS ____
KUETTEL ____ LONG ____ MERCER-TAYLOR ____ MILLER ____ KREUSER ____ C. PRESENTATIONS: D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 27, 2008 TAB 1 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: F. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General
Disbursements through 3/5/08: $75,368.36 Payroll through 2/29/08: $17,166.78 TAB 2 2. City Licenses TAB 3 3. Commission Appointment TAB 4 G. POLICY AGENDA: 1. Moratorium on New Electronic
Signs TAB 5 2. Comprehensive Plan Update Review III TAB 6 H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. COMMUNITY FORUM: J. ADJOURNMENT: If you have a disability and need accommodation in order to
attend this meeting, please notify City Hall 48 hours in advance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-792-7600. We will be happy to help. ??????????????f ?!?!
Regular Meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council February 27, 2008 Members present: Mayor Lindstrom, Council members Harris, Kuettel, Long, and Mercer-Taylor, Administrator Miller,
and Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk Kreuser. Mayor Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Presentation Chief Ohl presented the council with the 2007 SAPD Annual
Report. He began by stating the officers on the force see Falcon Heights as “their city.” He said the part one offences had increased over 2006 due to a rise in thefts solely attributable
to gas drive-offs, while everything else had decreased. He added he reports flat numbers rather than percentages, since when dealing with small numbers using percentages can skew the
facts. Part two offences include officer-initiated arrests, which decreased, but Ohl said that is not an indication of officer’s initiative. He said the number of calls for services
has risen steadily over the last three years, which may be attributable to the public becoming more comfortable and at ease with the department. Ohl stated the department uses a four-pronged
community-oriented policing model: arrest offenders, prevent crime, solve problems, and increase the overall quality of life. He said the strong presence of patrol cars is a huge factor
in keeping crime down in the city, and that solving the little problems (like misdemeanor offences) before they turn into big ones is the best crime prevention effort. Ohl said the department
had done a lot of training in 2007, and gained four new reserve officers who donated 2677 hours of work. Ohl wrapped up by expressing the department’s dedication to the city, its residents,
and pledging to remain active within the community. He thanked the mayor and council and said he hopes to continue the relationship with the city. Council member Kuettel asked what changes
the 800 MHz allowed the department. Ohl said that communication in major disasters had historically been a problem between law enforcement agencies, but with the new radio system in
place during the bridge collapse each officer was able to communicate with incident command. He said it was still major chaos, but it was organized. There will be an article in the upcoming
newsletter outlining the actions of one SAPD officer who was on the scene. Council member Harris said she feels safe in Falcon Heights and knows that if she needs help it is just seconds
away. Council member Mercer-Taylor asked Ohl’s thoughts on the increase in calls. Ohl said the department keeps track of all calls for service, and in ’07 these may be due to suspicious
people, false alarms, etc., and with an increase in population it is typical to have an increase in police calls. Mercer-Taylor added she has heard many good things about the force.
Ohl said the officers feel good about their jobs when the mayor and council give their support, and said Falcon Heights residents always send thank-you notes, which is more uncommon
for the other cities the department polices. Council member Long announced the crime prevention community meetings would be held throughout the year, with the first on March 27 at 6:30
at the Coffee Grounds. Mayor Lindstrom said he’d spoken with former mayor Gehrz, and she reminded him to be sure to invoice the State Fair and Back to the 50s for policing since they
pay for the extra police
service during these events. He also noted when he was participating in the Curtiss Field clean up there were many beer bottles found. He asked the police to keep a closer eye on the
parks, and ended by saying how much he appreciates the department doing good work. Ohl ended by announcing the citizen’s academy still has room. Residents should call the SAPD to sign
up. The minutes of the February 13, 2008 regular council meeting were approved as submitted. Consent Agenda: Administrator Miller explained the Falcon Heights CERTs held a BART class
that the Lions helped pay for by giving the city a donation. Council member Harris asked if the City could provide decals for homeowners to attach to their doors to indicate the number
of pets. Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk Kreuser will address her request with the Neighborhood Commission and fire department. Council member Kuettel moved the following four
items for approval. The motion passed unanimously. 1. General Disbursements through 2/21/08: $92,407.89 Payroll through 2/15/08: $16,841.41 2. City Licenses 3. Acceptance of Donation
from Falcon Heights-Lauderdale Lion’s Club 4. Award 2008 Street sweeping contract Policy Agenda: 1. Citizen Corps Grant Application Administrator Miller began the item by explaining
the aCERTiveness committee decided to focus on retraining current CERTs as there is a need for acquiring new skills and brushing up on the CERT core training. The retraining will focus
on first aid, fire suppression and prevention, and flooding. He said there is a good chance Falcon Heights will get the grant money, as we have been successful in the past and when asking
for a modest dollar amount the grant committee tends to approve the request. The Neighborhood Commission approved the grant application at their last meeting. Council member Long moved
to approve the Citizen Corps Grant Application. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Larpenteur Avenue Banner Designs Administrator Miller said staff has been working with a design company
to bring a few more options to the council, incorporating their suggestions from the last meeting. He explained that initially the thought was to place a banner on each of the 36 decorative
light poles along Larpenteur Avenue, however many poles have traffic signs and so alternating poles will work instead. He also said the light pole company has spring-loaded brackets
to mount the banners, so they are not damaged in windy weather. He said the final design and budget numbers would be at the next meeting for the council to approve. Council member Kuettel
liked option 4, saying it was easy to read, and said she likes upper and lower case letters. Council member Harris said she liked option 2 design, but not the font, suggesting another
sans serif font.
Mayor Lindstrom said he did not like having “the fair city” on the banner, and thought the text and design needed to be crisp and easy to read. He suggested having a contest with area
school kids to create a banner design for the next go-round. Council member Long asked if the flower baskets would be part of the pole. Miller replied the basket would hang alongside
the banner on the other side of the pole, using the same bracket. Harris wanted staff to check with the design company to see if they would produce a mock-up of what the banner and poles
would look like. Staff will present information gathered at the next council meeting. 3. Comprehensive Plan Update Review Part II Administrator Miller stated the council had four sections
of the comp plan, some of which were blanket requirements, but others the city added like the park plan with maps. He drew the council’s attention to the parks & open space section and
said the city would still pursue the trail opportunities, and will be working with Roseville to to submit a grant proposal. The other sections included natural resources and environmental
protection, including green building practices. He said the Environment Commission would be looking at policies. The economic development and redevelopment sections encompass urban design
for walkability and potential expansion for business along the Larpenteur corridor. He said the next section included steps for implementation of the plan, noting the city would likely
need to complete a corridor study. Council member Harris asked about the new zoning listed on page 13 (single-family residential overlay). Miller replied the zoning classification was
in relation to fraternity housing near the university. Harris responded the city wanted to protect open land, and R1 zoning was not the answer. Council member Kuettel said the Planning
Commission wanted to make sure of the process with the addition of 250 housing units, making sure 10% were affordable. She also wanted to discuss the possibility of housing redevelopment
on the west side of Snelling, west of Fairview Avenue rather than only east of Snelling. She asked the council that when the corridor study is completed that the whole of Larpenteur
be included all the way out to Cleveland. She said that if redevelopment to high-density housing happens it should not only be east of Snelling. Kuettel further asked the council to
consider passing an ordinance in relation to affordable housing requirements. Council member Harris disagreed, stating if there is an ordinance it allows the city less flexibility. Administrator
Miller added that some cities have passed an ordinance with regard to a certain percentage of housing stock as affordable, but with some leeway by including a statement to the effect
“that at least 10% be affordable if housing assistance is available.” Council member Kuettel said she did not think an ordinance was necessary, but she wanted to be sure how the section
was worded to the Met Council. Miller replied the city more than meets the requirements for affordable housing now, and even with new housing with no affordable units, the city would
still comply with affordable housing requirements. Council member Mercer-Taylor added the city was doing more than its share in Ramsey County in terms of affordable housing, and wanted
to be sure that the city did its part in preventing deterioration of the apartment stock in the city. Miller replied if the council wanted to address that in a possible rental ordinance
that may be considered. Mayor Lindstrom drew Miller’s attention to table 22, and they decided to change the wording to ice facilities rather than hockey. Mayor Lindstrom had a couple
other minor questions, and
then suggested staff add the commission mission statements to the comp plan. Other councilors had a few minor typo and reference changes to the plan. Information/Announcements: Council
member Mercer-Taylor said she attended the joint Neighborhood/Human Rights Commission meeting, and said they were a great group with many good ideas. Council member Harris added she
was at the meeting as well as the liaison to the Human Rights Commission, and thought there were ways indentified at the meeting to collaborate between the commissions and a good session
on ways to attract new members to the HR Commission. Mayor Lindstrom interjected, stating two applications had been received. Council member Kuettel announced a series of meeting occurring
at City Hall – March 17 workshop on rain gardens, March 13 and April 3 comp plan open houses, and March 27 community meeting at Coffee Grounds. All meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Lindstrom
announced he and Administrator Miller attended the Stadium Area Advisory Task Force meeting, and said he learned the U was planning to use the St. Paul campus and the State Fairgrounds
as parking area during Gopher games. He will relay any developments to the residents, and make sure the impact to neighborhoods is minimal. Lastly, he announced nominations for the Neil
Kwong Award would be accepted through March 7. Mayor Lindstrom adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stacey Kreuser Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk
CONSENT F1 3/12/08 ITEM: General Disbursements and Payroll SUBMITTED BY: Roland Olson, Finance Director REVIEWED BY: Justin Miller, City Administrator EXPLANATION: General Disbursements
through 3/5/08: $75,368.36 Payroll through 2/29/08: $17,166.78 ATTACHMENTS: Disbursements and payroll ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
CONSENT F2 3/12/08 ITEM: City License Renewals SUBMITTED BY: Stacey Kreuser, Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk EXPLANATION: The following business has applied for mechanical
contractor’s licenses for 2008. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. • Thomas Renovations • AAA Plumbing by Newstrom • Champion Plumbing The following individual
has applied for a renewal therapeutic massage license for 2008. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. • Ruth Atherly
CONSENT F3 3/12/08 ITEM: Commission Appointment SUBMITTED BY: Peter Lindstrom, Mayor Explanation: The following individual has been interviewed, and I ask the council’s approval to appoint
Richard Carlson to the Human Rights Commission. ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
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OTHER RELEVANT BACKGROUND (OR COMMENTS): _
Gary Kwong VOLUNTEERACTITIVIES through February, 2008 Volunteer Recognition -Northern Star Boy Scout Council, Silver Beaver, 2007; 3M Volunteer Award, 1994 and 2002. Indianhead Boy Scout
Council Spurgeon Award 1997. 2002 'J years 14 years 1 year 2 years 3 years 9 years 16 years ••4 years 5 years ~"1j\S'St'"S 7 years 3 years 3 years 2 summers 4 years .3 )I.f'.at:S 6 years
5 years '(~""2\1\1r 2 years 7 years 6 years 2 years 2002-2008, 6 years 2003-2008, 5 years 5 years 2003-2008, 5 years 2 years • Metropolitan Interfaith Council on Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Anti-Racism Task Force 2006-2008 t Hmong American Partnership Board 1 year, 2007-2008 t. Family Development Center Board, chair 1 year, 2007-2008 t. Twin Cities Regional Science Fair
Board and Treasurer 2005-2008 Twin Cities Regional Science Fair judge 1991-2008, 17 years Minnesota State Science Fair judge 2004-2008, 4 years " CI'1urcr'1 One week/year junior high
church camp counselor -•. aug'n~Sunaay Scnodl -Juno'Or'r1Ig'n,~'in graces, '£nc grace Junior high church youth group leader MI5\'i"i\%)" al t.•u'5t6"es t Boy Scouts ~'i\ 1R.cRR.~ ,:'
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Northern Star Council Diversity Committee member Silver Maple District Growth Chair Northern Star Council Nominating committee Northern Star Council Membership committee Philmont Trek
co-leader t Capitol Hill Magnet Gifted and Talented, St. Paul Served on 'Parent's AdVISOrycommittee Science Fair Organizerl Recruitment Committee steering committee Ii St Pam' ,'naeperra'ent
SdTOOl' Q)5tnct 625 GYr'i'ea' arm' ra1\mt'ea' AavlSory' COUTTCli' Co-chair ~ 'F-arocrpa'rea 'In 'me '\I11e'rro'E:aUCa1ICnal t.ocpera'illle SerVice 'unn t.rea1lvfr.y r-81r Children's
class presenter (paid) t SlW STEP (Scfence Trafmhg ana' Encouragememl memor Supervisor for 3 students during summerw.ork. 'vvor'KeaW«n ~ o'l'ner5'to Star't'l'ne'::!WI t;u'r'lurcil?ar'tn~r
program \palr new anc 'lOnger term 3m'rs) and have been the coordinator Corporate Diversity Involvement Task Force Multicultural Advisory Committee Supervisor for a Teacher Working in
Science and Technology (TWIST) • 3M Corporate Multicultural Advisory Committee t 3M o~I)'$ .A.qnle E.duc.aJ:i!\1) ('"cu:T.\r.r:Iitt£>..e t 3M Multicultural Visiting Wizards Cr.wu:'i:zpJ.
.a,Qd t.r.~f.1P..r. fJl( (5. '>J:iPJ.ltj,9S. .a,Qd Qwtp..rJmk,,;aJ. P.f.1:IJ;!.IIl'5~f~. Worked with over 19 schools and 10,000 students in S1.PauUMinneapolis area (Ames, Capitol Hill,
Ben Mays, Monroe, Museum, North End, Webster, Maxfield, Farnsworth, Cherokee Heights, Fulton, Edina, Osseo, Chelsea Heights, Franklin, Rosevelt, Linwood A+, Jackson, Phalen Lake Elementary
schools, Hazel Park Jr High) • Super Science Teacher's Workshop and Super Science Saturday presenter • Minnesota Council for Gifted & Talented Restarted Roseville Chapter -president
State Board Member Chemistry Classes at MCGT annual conference • Explore What Gifted and Talented Means for Your Family Conference -Sole organizer Started from 4 adult's classes and
13 children's classes to 9 adult's classes and 23 children's classes -attended by 250, 450, 350, and 225 parents and children to provide information for S1.Paul, Minneapolis, and Roseville
families. On the committee with S1.Paul Public Schools personnel which organized the conference
POLICY G1 3/12/08 ITEM: Moratorium on New Electronic Signs SUBMITTED BY: Justin Miller, City Administrator EXPLANATION: The city’s current sign code, while slightly adjusted during the
recodification process a few years ago, has remained mostly unchanged over the past several years. During this time, technology has changed to make certain sections of our code somewhat
outdated. New technology now allows for smaller signs to use eye-catching techniques such as moving pictures and text, bright flashing lights, and the use of an array of colors. While
we have not faced a proliferation of changeable electronic signs in our city, other cities have experienced challenges in making these signs fit their respective community standards.
Since we have two major thoroughfares that run through our city, it is highly likely that we will be approached in the future for some version of these signs. Staff believes that our
sign code, as it relates to electronic (or sometimes called dynamic) signs, needs extensive review by by the public, planning commission, and the city council. In order to do this in
a manner which is fair to all parties concerned, staff is recommending that a six-month moratorium on these signs be enacted. This six-month period will allow staff and the planning
commission adequate time to study alternatives and bring a recommendation back to the city council for your approval. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City
Council adopt an interim ordinance temporarily prohibiting the issuance of permits for designated signs as outlined in the attached ordinance, and refer the matter to the planning commission
for their review and input.
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 08-01 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR DESIGNATED SIGNS THE CITY COUNCIL OF FALCON
HEIGHTS ORDAINS: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS: The following terms when used in this ordinance shall mean: CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN, ELECTRONIC: A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic,
nonpictorial text information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic, or symbol is defined by a small number of matrix elements using different combinations of light emitting
diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs or other illumination devices within the display area. Electronic changeable copy signs include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled
electronic displays. Electronic changeable copy signs include projected images or messages with these characteristics onto buildings or objects. Electronic changeable copy signs do not
include official signs. DESIGNATED SIGN: Changeable copy sign, electronic; dynamic display sign; electronic graphic display sign; flashing sign; multivision sign; shimmering sign; video
display sign. DYNAMIC DISPLAY: Any characteristics of a sign that appear to have movement or that appear to change, caused by any method other than physically removing and replacing
the sign or its components, whether the apparent movement or change is in the display, the sign structure or any other component of the sign. This includes displays that incorporate
technology or methods allowing the sign face to change the image without having to physically or mechanically replace the sign face or its components as well as any rotating, revolving,
moving, flashing, blinking or animated display and any display that incorporates rotating panels, LED lights manipulated through digital input, digital ink or any other method or technology
that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. ELECTRONIC GRAPHIC DISPLAY SIGN: A sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, static images, static graphics
or static static pictures, with or without text information, defined by a small number of matrix elements using different combinations of light emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics,
light bulbs or other illumination devices within the display area where the message change sequence is accomplished immediately or by means of fade, repixalization or dissolve modes.
Electronic graphic
display signs include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled electronic or digital displays. Electronic graphic display signs include projected images or messages with these
characteristics onto buildings or other objects. FLASHING SIGN: A directly or indirectly illuminated sign or portion thereof that exhibits changing light or color effect by any means,
so as to provide intermittent illumination that changes light intensity in sudden transitory bursts and creates the illusion of intermittent flashing light by streaming, graphic bursts
showing movement, or any mode of lighting which resembles zooming, twinkling or sparkling. MULTIVISION SIGN: Any sign composed in whole or part of a series of vertical or horizontal
slats or cylinders that are capable of being rotated at intervals so that partial rotation of the group of slats or cylinders produces a different image and when properly functioning
allows on a single sign structure the display at any given time one of two (2) or more images. OFFICIAL SIGN: Signs of a public noncommercial nature including public notification signs,
safety signs, traffic signs, direction to public facilities when erected by or on behalf of a public official or employee in the performance of official duty. SHIMMERING SIGN: A sign
which reflects an oscillating sometimes distorted visual image. SIGN: Any letter, word or symbol, poster, picture, statuary, reading matter or representation in the nature of advertisement,
announcement, message or visual communication, whether painted, posted, printed, affixed or constructed, including all associated brackets, braces, supports, wires and structures, which
is displayed for informational or communicative purposes. VIDEO DISPLAY SIGN: A sign that changes its message or background in a manner or method of display characterized by motion or
pictorial imagery, which may or may not include text and depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement, the presentation of pictorials or graphics displayed in a progression
of frames that gives the illusion of motion, including, but not limited to, the illusion of moving objects, moving patterns or bands of light, or expanding or contracting shapes, not
including electronic changeable copy signs. Video display signs include projected images or messages with these characteristics onto buildings or other objects. SECTION 2. INTENT: It
is the intent of this ordinance to allow the City of Falcon Heights time to complete an in-depth study concerning changes in official controls for Designated Signs, and in the interim
to protect the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the community. SECTION 3. TEMPORARY PROHIBITION: Pending the completion of the above referenced
study and the adoption of appropriate official controls, no sign permit, variance,
electrical permit or other needed approval shall be processed or approved and no application for such approvals shall be accepted for Designated Signs. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE: This
ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and shall remain in effect until the date of the adoption of the official controls contemplated hereunder or September 10, 2008
whichever occurs first. ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2008, by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BY: ____________________________ Peter Lindstrom,
Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Justin Miller, City Administrator/Clerk
DIVISION 3. RESTRICTIONS ON SPECIFIC TYPES OF SIGNS Sec. 113-469. Signs as traffic hazards. No sign may be erected that by reason of position, shape, flashing light, movement, color,
or in any other manner constitutes a traffic hazard as determined by the zoning administrator. In particular, signs which may be confused with emergency or snow plow vehicle lights are
prohibited. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(1)) Sec. 113-470. Certain signs prohibited. No sign will be permitted that provides refuge from police surveillance, tends to accumulate debris as a
fire hazard, or in any other way is a hazard to the public health, safety, convenience or general welfare. Private signs are not permitted within streets or other public rights-of-way,
except on courtesy benches as regulated herein. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(2); Ord. No. 05-01, § 5, 1-12-2005) Sec. 113-471. Illuminated sign restrictions. (a) Any sign illuminated and located
within 50 feet of a residential district lot line shall be diffused or indirect so as not to reflect direct rays of light into adjacent residences. All illuminated signs in business
and industrial districts in close proximity to residential districts shall be designed so as to illuminate the sign and not residential property to the extent practicable. (b) Illuminated
signs lighted by any means as an integral part of the sign, by floodlights, or any other means which cast light away from the sign shall be governed as follows:
(1) Any combination of signs or light sources which cast light on a public street shall not exceed one footcandle meter reading as measured from the centerline of said street. (2) Any
combination of signs or lights which cast light on property zoned for residential use shall not exceed 0.4 footcandle meter reading as measured from any part of said residential area.
(3) In no instance shall exposed lightbulbs be utilized to light signs, property, or merchandise for sale or rent. Said lights shall be hooded or controlled in some manner so as to direct
light away from public streets or adjacent to nearby property. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(3)) Sec. 113-472. Signs in public right-of-way.
Signs shall not be permitted within the public right-of-way or easements except as follows: (1) Public traffic control signs are permitted in any right-of-way. (2) Signs erected by the
city or the jurisdiction controlling the right of way. (3) Courtesy bench signs are permitted on courtesy benches in the zoning districts specified herein. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(4);
Ord. No. 05-01, § 6, 1-12-2005) Sec. 113-473. Flashing signs. Devices giving off an intermittent or rotating beam of rays of light shall be prohibited, except symbols or numerals indicating
time and temperature and word changers, as long as the word changer does not change more frequently than every 30 seconds. In no event, however, shall any light be permitted which may
be confused with lights from a snowplow, police car, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(5)) Sec. 113-474. Temporary and election signs. Temporary signs shall
be permitted in any district in any yard area provided there shall be no more than three such signs on any lot and the total area of such signs shall not exceed 32 square feet. Temporary
signs shall include election signs on residential property, commercial special sale signs, special occasion signs, garage sales, and similar signs. Election signs are permitted in any
district on private property. Such signs must be removed within ten days following the election date. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(6)) Sec. 113-475. Service station signs. Service stations
may erect on pylon or pedestal a sign not to exceed 25 feet in height anywhere in setback area but no part of any such sign shall be closer to side lot lines than the required side yard
setback nor within five feet of the rear lot line or ten feet of street right-ofway. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(7)) Sec. 113-476. Real estate signs. Real estate (for rent, sale, or lease)
signs may be placed in any yard of a lot containing the affected structure or land involved, provided such signs are not closer than ten feet to any property line and do not exceed a
total of six square feet per lot frontage in residential areas and 32 square feet on any other lot. However, real estate signs over six square feet may be constructed in any residential
area providing that:
(1) The sign area allowance for a combination of lots in aggregate shall not exceed 50 square feet; (2) The signs are located at least 130 feet from any home; (3) The signs are removed
within one year unless an extension is given from the zoning administrator; (4) A use permit is granted by the zoning administrator. Real estate signs over 32 square feet per lot frontage
and exceeding other sign area limits in business and industrial areas shall require a variance. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(8)) Sec. 113-477. Private traffic signs. Private traffic circulation
signs in parking lots and pedestrian circulation signs in alleys or other hazardous situations may be permitted provided such individual signs do not exceed three square feet, the minimum
number necessary for purposes intended is utilized, and such signs are utilized exclusively for purposes intended and permitted. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(9)) Sec. 113-478. Vacant lots.
Signs on vacant lots shall be permitted in accordance with this article except where governed by building frontage; in such cases, front footage of public right-of-way shall be utilized.
(Code 1993, § 9-13.03(10)) Sec. 113-479. Rooftop displays and aerial searchlights. Rooftop balloons and rooftop displays are not permitted except in a commercial zone for a maximum of
five days for a business grand opening or a special civic event sponsored or endorsed by the city council. A temporary sign permit is required for the balloon. Aerial searchlights are
not permitted. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(11); Ord. No. 0-93-05, § 1, 5-26-1993) Sec. 113-480. Signs on windows and doors. This chapter does not apply to interior signs painted, attached
by adhesive, or otherwise attached directly to or visible through windows and glass portion of doors except that such signs shall not be permitted in the B-1 district. (Code 1993, §
9-13.03(12)) Sec. 113-481. Ground signs. (a) No ground sign shall be erected, constructed, altered, rebuilt, or relocated to a height exceeding 20 feet above ground.
(b) The bottom of the facing of every ground sign shall be at least 30 inches above the ground, which space may be filled with platform or decorative trim of light wood, metal construction,
brick, planters or plantings, etc. (c) No private sign shall be erected, constructed, or maintained within the boundary of any street, avenue, highway, alley or public ground of the
city, county or state. (d) Portable signs supported by frames or posts rigidly attached to bases shall be so proportioned that the weight and size of the bases are adequate to resist
the wind pressure specified in the building code. Such signs shall not exceed five feet in height or 15 square feet in area. (e) The owner of a lot upon which there is a ground sign
or the person occupying such lot or both are hereby required to keep such lot and such ground sign clean, sanitary, inoffensive and free and clear of all obnoxious substances and unsightly
conditions. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(13)) Sec. 113-482. Moving or revolving signs (motion signs). Moving or revolving signs shall not be permitted except by the granting of a variance.
(Code 1993, § 9-13.03(14)) Sec. 113-483. Wall signs. Wall signs attached to exterior walls of solid masonry or concrete shall be safely and securely attached. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(15))
Sec. 113-484. Signs painted on walls. Signs shall not be painted directly on the outside wall of a building. Signs shall not be painted on a fence, tree, stone, or other similar objects
or structures in any district. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(16)) Sec. 113-485. Projecting signs. Signs shall in no case project from a building or structure more than one foot from the base
of building. No projecting sign shall at the lowest point be less than eight feet above the sidewalk or the grade level. All projecting signs for which a permit is required shall be
constructed entirely of fire-resistive materials approved by the zoning administrator for this purpose. All metal supports and braces for projecting signs shall be galvanized or of corrosiveresistant
material or painted at least once annually. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(17)) Sec. 113-486. Electric signs.
All signs and displays using electric power shall have a cutoff switch on the outside of the premises and on the outside of the sign. All electrical work shall conform to this article
and be subject to city inspection. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(18)) Sec. 113-487. Construction signs. These signs are not to exceed 32 square feet in area and shall be allowed in all zoning
districts during construction. Such signs shall be removed when the project is substantially completed. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(19)) Sec. 113-488. Roof signs. Roof signs are prohibited
in all districts. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(20)) Sec. 113-489. Advertising signs. Advertising signs are prohibited. By October 1, 1985, all advertising signs shall be considered to be fully
amortized and shall be removed by the owners. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(22)) Sec. 113-490. Multifaced signs. Multifaced signs shall not exceed two times the allowed square footage of single-faced
signs. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(23)) Sec. 113-491. Large signs. Except for more restrictive subsections of this sign section, no sign that exceeds 100 square feet in area shall be erected
or maintained that would: (1) Prevent any traveler on any street from obtaining a clear view of approaching vehicles on the same street for a distance of 500 feet. (2) Be closer than
1,350 feet to a national, state, or local park, historic site, picnic or rest area, church or school. (3) Be closer than 100 feet to residential structures. (Code 1993, § 9-13.03(24))
POLICY G2 3/12/08 ITEM: Comprehensive Plan Update Review Part III SUBMITTED BY: Justin Miller, City Administrator Deb Jones, Planning and Zoning Director EXPLANATION: All cities in the
Twin Cities metropolitan area are required to submit to the Metropolitan Council updates to their comprehensive plans by the end of 2008. Staff recently learned of a change in process
that the Metropolitan Council is looking for, so a new approval process is needed on the city’s end. The new process will be as follows: February/March 2008 City Council review February
26 Planning Commission review March 25 Planning Commission review/public hearing April 9 or 23 City Council approval May Distribution to neighboring jurisdictions November (at the latest)
Submittal to Metropolitan Council In order to meet this timeline, staff will be breaking the draft comprehensive plan update into smaller sections for city council review over the next
few weeks. Attached to this report are the following sections: • Transportation • Utilities • Storm Water • Waste Water We will also be holding several open houses for the public to
review the draft. Open houses have been scheduled on the following dates: March 13th 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers April 3rd 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers The Comprehensive
Plan Steering Committee will also review the plan before formal approvals are sought. ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is looking for comments and suggestions from the city council before compiling
the draft for formal planning commission and city council approvals.