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• • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 granted as an ongoing development right and should be based on unique characteristics with no time frame. Al Robinson stated that he felt it was important for the church to have the sign due to their limited visibility. The only visibility the church has is from the freeway. A 24 square foot sign would not work. Tom Mesich agreed with Mr. Robinson and stated that a variance had been granted for a sign to FINA - why not the church. There is a unique circumstance here. Chairman Schaps stated that we should be directed by the Ordinance which calls for a 24 square foot sign. Mr. Schones agreed with Mr. Mesich and Robinson that this particular request did not seem unreasonable. After further discussion Mr. Schones made a MOTION and was supported by Al Robinson to approve the variance as requested with the condition that a sign permit be obtained, the sign be at least 10' from the property line, and the height not exceed 14'. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. 94 -22 -S, Anoka County Detention Center, 4th Ave. & Lilac, Site Plan Review Planning Coordinator Wyland reviewed this request which is a site plan review for the Anoka County Detention Center on 4th Avenue and Lilac. The property currently contains two juvenile detention cottages and a juvenile shelter. The request is to construct a 60 bed medium secure facility to house adult county prisoners serving terms of less than one year. Staff would recommend approval with the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits be obtained prior to construction. 2. Arrangements for sewer and water assessments be made prior to issuance of any building permits. 3. Landscaping be as outlined on the plans. 4. Parking as provided on the plan and ADA approved. 5. Utility services as approved by the City Engineer. A question was asked as to what type of criminal would be housed in the facility. Mr. Jerry Schoma indicated that there are three types. Those awaiting trail are housed in the main jail in Anoka. Those being punished but not "unsafe" will be housed in this proposed facility - they are 65% traffic violators, others are property damage crimes. The third type are federal prisoners who are jailed in Anoka. This particular facility will be between a minimum and maximum security facility. Most offenders will be serving 30 - 60 days. Mr. Schoma further explained that there is no tax revenue generated from this facility. Funding will be coming from the Federal Government via a prisoner exchange program and from the County. Mr. Schones stated that he appreciated the look of the facility - it is not "prison" looking. Mr. Landers then made a MOTION and was supported by Mr. Gelbmann to approve the request with the conditions outlined by the staff. All voted aye. Motion carried. 2