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COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1998 Interim Use Permit to Allow Nine (9) Advertising Signs on the West Side of I-35E Between Main Street and 80th Street -Ms. Wyland stated that Universal Outdoor, Inc. is requesting approval of nine (9) Interim Use Permits for off-premise advertising signs (billboards)along I-35E. The area in question is zoned R-BR, Rural Business Reserve, which allows advertising signs by Interim Use Permit. Ms. Wyland said that the applicant has submitted signed land leases with the property owners, site plans, site location map, and detailed construction drawings for the proposed signs. Ms. Wyland explained that advertising signs are allowed as interim uses within the R-BR Zoning District. Staff review reveals that Universal Outdoor Inc. has substantially complied with the City regulations governing advertising signage. Based on this review, Staff is recommending the nine (9) interim use permits for advertising signage be approved with the following conditions: 1. Applicant identify the homes nearest to the proposed sign sites and demonstrate compliance with the 750 foot setback. 2. Applicant demonstrates that sign No. I meets the 1,200 foot setback requirements from the adjoining GB District. 3. A separate Interim Use Permit for each affected property be required. The permit shall state that the signs shall be removed if the site is rezoned or redeveloped to add another principal use. Sign removal shall be the responsibility of the property owner and the applicant. Both the property owner and the applicant shall sign the approved Interim Use Permit. 4. In light of the anticipated land use planning along I-35E, staff is asking the applicant to reconsider the location and construction of Signs 1 and 2. 5. Sign construction plans be subject to review and approval of the City Building Official. 6. Applicant provide the City with copies of approved off-premise Advertising Device Permits from MnDOT. Ms. Wvland advised that the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing to review this request and recommended approval with the conditions outlined above. She also noted that the applicant was present if the Council had any questions. Council Member Neal asked what the lease period would be for the signs. Ms. Wyland n said that there is not a specified lease time. The City will require Universal to take down the signs when the area is rezoned or when development occurs. She explained that the signs must be removed within sixty days of notification from the City. 5