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• <br />PLANNING & ZONING MEETING 6 <br />MAY 12, 1993 <br />in prohibiting the construction of pole barns was the limited <br />tax capacity received from such construction. In reference to <br />this particular building, the correctional facility is tax <br />exempt. <br />Al Robinson asked if a precedent would be set by granting this <br />particular permit. Rick Gelbmann suggested two buildings, one <br />pole barn to house the lumber and an additional building for <br />other storage. Al Brixius advised that establishing specific <br />criteria for granting approval would reduce the risk of <br />setting a precedent. He suggested the following criteria: <br />a. Building will be set back 1,000 feet from any property <br />line. <br />b. Building is for a public use. <br />c. Non - taxable entity. <br />d. Building will be entirely screened from adjoining <br />properties. <br />e. Principal use of the structure complies with the <br />ordinance. <br />f. Building is part of a complex of similar buildings. <br />After some discussion Al Robinson made a MOTION recommending <br />approval for the reasons listed above with the condition that <br />proper building permits be obtained and the color of the <br />structure blend with the existing buildings on the site. <br />D. 93 -6 -A, Bill Houle, 8301 24th Ave., Rezoning Public Hearing <br />Mr. Brixius reviewed this request which is to rezone a 12 <br />acre, 150 wide strip of land north of 80th Street and east of <br />Interstate 35E from R -BR to L -I, Light Industrial. The <br />purpose of the rezoning is to allow the erection of outdoor <br />advertising signs along the Interstate. <br />Staff has recommended denial of this request as outlined in <br />the Planning Report because the proposed rezoning has been <br />found to be inconsistent with the City's Land Use Plan and <br />would essentially exist as a "spot zone ". Rezonings to allow <br />for advertising signs is strictly prohibited by the State of <br />Minnesota and lies contrary to the intent of the Highway <br />Beautification Act. According to State Statute 750.708, <br />"Action which is not a part of comprehensive zoning and is <br />created primarily to permit outdoor advertising structures, is <br />not recognized as zoning for outdoor advertising control <br />purposes ". <br />Mr. Houle was present and stated that he is aware that <br />development of his property is premature. This particular <br />request is for the purpose of augmenting his income with the <br />advertising signs. He stated that if so desired by the P & Z <br />the whole 240 acre site could be rezoned with 10 acres left <br />