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Planning & Zoning Board November 18, 2009 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES The majority of board members agreed that they were generally in favor of this type of use in the city, but not necessarily at this partic ular location. Board members pointed out that this is a “gateway” location to the city. The Board suggested that Mr. Freimuth could consider a different property. Jason Snyder, 7090 20 th Ave S., owner of Bobby & Steve’s Auto World, is in terested in a bigger sign on the freeway. He has been speaking w ith city staff and is hoping that the board is interested in helping an existing business succeed. He would like to be allowed a 65-foot high sign. He pointed out that the previ ous owner, Joan Tschida, put in a request for a 65 foot sign and was denied, and she went out of business. He is looking to be more visible from the freeway, and considers him self to be a freeway business. Mr. Bengtson stated that the existing sign is the m aximum size allowable by ordinance. The motor fuel station site is separated from the f reeway by a small parcel and road right- of-way, therefore the site is not considered to be adjacent to the freeway. Mr. Bengtson also pointed out that property owners are not allow ed off-premise signs. The majority of board members agreed that they woul d generally be in favor of allowing increased sign height in relation to the freeway. Mr. Bengtson stated that a variance to the sign ord inance would not be allowed, therefore the existing ordinance would need to be amended. M r. Snyder was directed to apply for an amendment if he wished to proceed. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 7:31 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS A. None VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. CSAH 34 (Birch Street) Corridor Study – SRF Consult ing Group and Anoka County Brian Shorten and John Hagen of SRF Consulting Grou p, and Jack Corkle of the Anoka County Highway Department, were present to update t he board on the progress of the CSAH 34 Corridor Study. Mr. Shorten made a presentation to explain the proc ess and progress. They will return to the city to make future presentations. The goal of the study is to plan and develop CSAH 3 4 to function as a safe east-west minor arterial. Objectives include improving safet y, improving mobility, and coordinating transportation improvements and land u se plans. The study is approximately 2/3 complete.