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Planning & Zoning Board April 8, 1998 Page 16 them at 500' for business purposes, but believed Lino Lakes had a good balance with the sign ordinance as is. Mr. Brixius suggested two changes to the recommendation which included the applicant demonstrate and meet the 1,200' setback from adjoining GB and R districts and also a 60 day removal after notice. He then asked if they saw any problem obtaining the MnDot permit and Mr. Cronan explained that MnDot is reviewing the ordinance presently, and they beleived it would be resolved. He noted that the interum use permit is a dual permit that goes along with the MnDot permit, they can not use one without the other. Chair Schaps asked about maintenance and the color of the pole and frame, stating the often seen rust color. Mr. Cronan said that they use dark brown steel poles, which they keep up with the maintenance, and the signs would be brand new. Chair Schaps then asked if they had any guidelines in their interum use code that regulates a maintenance schedule. Ms. Wyland noted there was a condition in the Sign Ordinance that requires all signs to be maintained in good condition, resurfaced every two years, if necessary as determined by the zoning official, and the surrounding area must be cleaned after sign removal. Mr. Corson again asked if their was any benefit to the City by allowing these signs. Mr. Cronan stated that the relationship between the sign company and the City is basically a business one. There is some benefit for the advertising of a new business in their area and they will also do some public service advertising for the City. There are some exceptions to this, such as a leasing situation, but that would not apply here. He also mentioned the issue of defraying the cost of holding property until development reaches it. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 8:40 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Schilling. Motion carried, 7 -0. Mr. Trehus asked who does the inspections of these signs and determines if they are being propertly maintained. Ms. Wyland said that the Zoning Official is either the building official or the planning coordinator depending on the issue. Mr. Schilling made a MOTION to approve the nine interim use permits for advertising signs along I -35E, pursuant to the conditions presented, and was supported by Mr. Dunn. Motion carried 7 -0. G. Site Plan Review, Rice Lake Covenant Church, 125 Ash Street Ms. Wyland explained that Rice Creek Covenant Church is located at 125 Ash Street (C. Rd. J) just west of Woodridge Drive. The Church has purchased a garage from the old Arsenal Site in Arden Hills and would like to move it onto their property for storage • or •