11-14-2024 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2024 3 Mr. Wyland commented that the ladders are typically 30 feet or higher with fencing over the ladder to prevent people from climbing them. Commissioner Owens noticed a provision for billboards in terms of the proximity to residential properties. He noted that one existing billboard is near the new apartment building proposed. The Community Development Director commented that as part of that development, the billboard would need to be moved. He noted the sign on 694, which would be under 500 feet from the residential property across the highway, but could be upgraded and remain a nonconformity noting that distance is a bit less concerning because of the sound barrier for the highway. Chair Johnson asked what would happen if someone wanted to build residential property near a billboard in the future. The Community Development Director commented that the billboard would not need to retroactively meet the requirement as it was there first. He stated that the County Road B location is unique in those terms as the building will go where the sign is currently located. Chair Johnson asked if the sign located in the storage area would meet the distance requirement. The Community Development Director commented that he believes that requirement would be met but was unsure if the buffer from billboard to billboard would be met. Commissioner Owens referenced the limit on the number of billboards and received confirmation that if one were removed that would present an opportunity for a new sign to come in. It was noted that the request would need to follow the typical review process. Chair Johnson asked and received confirmation that the City could change the limit from three signs to two signs, as one of the existing signs is going to be removed. Commissioner Thorson referenced the Vadnais regulations and specific signs that overhang parking. The Community Development Director stated that the language would typically prevent a sign from being constructed in a parking area. He stated that the mini storage is a bit more unique and if the Commission is comfortable with that location, staff could draft language that would allow that. He stated that if the Commission is comfortable with placing a sign in a parking area, they could require a certain height to ensure vehicle clearance. Chair Johnson stated that her only thought would be snow and ice accumulation that could fall onto vehicles.