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• <br />PLANNING & ZONING BOARD <br />March 8, 1995 <br />Mr. Mesich inquired as to the verbiage for the motion. <br />Mr. Brixius indicated the motion should include the <br />corrections of public testimony and subject to comments <br />of Mr. Hovey's letter of March 8, 1995. <br />Tom Mesich made a MOTION to adopt the Shoreland <br />Management Ordinance as revised, subject to comments made <br />by Mr. Tom Hovey in his March 8, 1995 letter; and was <br />supported by Bill Johnson. <br />Ed Schones indicated he was impressed by Mr. Hovey's <br />letter and the good comments of the public. He indicated <br />concern for the comments of the 20/20 Vision program, but <br />was confident those concerns will be heard and can be <br />added if necessary. <br />Guy Herr indicated concern regarding future development, <br />would DNR approval be required for any rezoning. Mr. <br />Brixius indicated that would be correct, and also the <br />need for public hearing, Comprehensive Plan amendment, <br />Planning and Zoning approval, City Council approval then <br />the approval of the DNR. <br />Chair Pro -tem commended the staff at the good job they <br />did regarding the drafting of the Shoreland Management <br />Ordinance. <br />Bill Johnson noted the rising concern for the wetlands in <br />the last 20 years, he believes the citizens and the city <br />will be sensitive to the preservation of the natural <br />wetlands. <br />All voted aye. Motion carried. <br />C. Amendment to the Sign Ordinance <br />Mr. Brixius reviewed a revised draft amendment to the <br />Lino Lakes Sign Ordinance which would make an allowance <br />for advertising signs only within the City's Rural Zoning <br />Districts. <br />Mr. Mesich inquired if church dinner signs would be <br />allowed along the road. Mr. Brixius indicated it is not <br />an allowed use. Ms. Wyland noted it is a matter of <br />enforcement of the ordinance. <br />Ed Schones made a MOTION to adopt the amendment to the <br />Sign Ordinance and was supported by Guy Herr. 4 voted <br />aye, 1 opposed; Tom Mesich was opposed. Motion carried. <br />Mr. Brixius requested for the record the reason for Mr. <br />Mesich's opposition. Mr. Mesich indicated he would like <br />to see further definition as to what type of signs are <br />allowed, it seemed to him that the city was prohibiting <br />many signs. Mr. Brixius indicated it is in the best <br />interest of the city to restrict signage. Mr. Mesich <br />7 <br />