04-10-25 - Council Special Work Session Agenda Packet

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Signage • Following discussions with the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council, staff is developing a policy for posting of signage on properties with pending development proposals. A copy of the sign is attached (48" x 48"). Excerpt from 01-09-25 Charter Commission Draft Minutes What is the existing City Ordinance for notifying residents for proposed development or land use changes Chair Dahl commented that in the past she believed that notification was provided through a registered letter and that had been changed to a letter to the resident of the property. She also believed that the previous distance for notification was 600 feet but noticed that the ordinance seems to state a distance of 300 feet. The City Clerk stated that the Community Development Director provided a memorandum explaining the process that is used for notification which follows the requirement of State Statute. Chair Dahl stated that in conversations with residents, she often hears complaints that residents were not notified of things. She stated that she would prefer to use a registered letter method, although recognized that would be an additional cost. She also provided input on the methods of notification used by the City of Blaine which includes a mailing, publication in the newspaper, and a sign posted on the property advising that the site is the subject of a land use application. Commissioner Rodriguez noted current ordinance regulations that limit the size of signs to two by four. Chair Dahl noted the comments from staff in the memorandum and it appears this will continue to be a topic of discussion in 2025. Commissioner Obert asked if notification could be sent out through text or email. Commissioner Frolik commented that he would believe the City to be hesitant to send texts to a phone number without permission but perhaps residents could sign up voluntarily. He stated that his neighbor is on the Planning and Zoning Board and hears the same comments about notification and responds by saying that information is available on the website. He commented that the City does use a wide number of platforms to provide notification to residents. Commissioner Digatono stated that it would seem that people want the mailed notification to be sent to a larger distance. Chair Dahl commented that many people would not know that something is going on and therefore would not know to go to the website.