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• • • Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 1998 Page 15 Mr. Robinson asked why there is a 1,200' setback from another zoning district. Mr. Brixius explained that he was not involved with the development of the Sign Code, so he was unsure. The only amendment that occured in 1997 was to give the RBR District the same rights as a Rural District. He guessed that possibly because it was reasonable to have them set back that distance from a district that does not allow the signs. Chair Schaps asked if they had seven different property owners involved and Mr. Brixius stated that there were five involved. Mr. Dunn asked for clarification on the type of the sign, asking if it was variable up to 80' 6 ", which he believed to be a very high sign. Mr. Brixius stated that they are required to stay within 40' and have indicated that they will. He said that the nine different applications had not been included in the packet, which stated those requirements. Lino Lakes does not allow signage going beyond the 40' requirement, although other communitites do. Mr. Dunn then asked if there were any other benefits beyond the building permits and fees, and Mr. Brixius stated there were not. Mr. Micheal Cronan, a representative from Universal Outdoor Inc., 8809 West Bush Lake Road, Bloominton, stated that he is joined tonight by Tom McCarver, the Real Estate representative, and Chris McCarver, the Director of Real Estate for Universal Outdoor Inc. He stated that they were available to answer any questions from the Board and ask for approval of nine interim use permits. He explained that they had used an air photo of the area and there is no housing within 750,' but are willing to do a survey if required. In regard to Condition #4, he explained that they are very aware of the fact that the signage placed would be for a very short time, but would still like to use that location and will remove it when they are requested to do so. Mr. Corson asked how long it would take for sign removal once they were requested to do so. Mr. Cronan asked for a 30 day or 60 day notice. Mr. Brixius suggested that they include it as a condition of approval. Mr. Cronan said that they would prefer the 60 day notice. Mr. Robinson said that they should add a 60 day removal clause to Condition #3 to which Mr. Cronan agreed. Chair Schaps asked how much one of the signs cost to put up and Mr. Cronan said approximately $35,000 - $40,000. Mr. Dunn stated that on the map they appeared to be very close and wondered if that was atypical of other communities. Mr. Cronan said that State law requires 500' betweeen signs, but most cities use the 1,000' requirement. He continued saying that the Lino Lakes Ordinance is a very cautious one at 1,200'. It looked like they were close together but they would not get the "picket fence" appearance. The real constraint is the 750' radial, where you can not place them across from each other. He preferrred they had