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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD <br />AGENDA ITEM 5B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala <br />P & Z MEETING DATE: August 13, 2014 <br />REQUEST: Public Hearing. Amendment to Section 1010 of City <br />Code Regulating Signs <br />APPLICANT: City of Lino Lakes <br />REVIEW DEADLINE: Not Applicable — City Initiated <br />BACKGROUND <br />Following a City Council request to review the City's temporary sign regulations, the <br />Planning and Zoning Board held a public forum to solicit comments from area businesses <br />and institutional uses. Staff also completed a survey of sign regulations for surrounding <br />communities. Nine (9) individuals brought forth suggestions regarding signage needs. In <br />general the respondents requested more flexibility in the annual day allowance, location <br />and duration of temporary sign permits. The board discussed several options in February <br />of 2013 however staff did not make any final recommendations. <br />In September of 2013 the City Council was approached by the pastor of Gethsemane <br />Church requesting additional signage and expressing concern over the limited flexibility <br />for multiple temporary signs on a property. The council directed staff to bring the issue <br />back to the Planning and Zoning board for further discussion. <br />The Board reviewed and discussed several proposed changes at its October 9, 2013 <br />meeting. Comments were forwarded to the City Council and discussed at the November <br />4, 2013 Council work session. A public hearing was held on May 14, 2014 Planning and <br />Zoning Board meeting. Additional public comment was received including discussion on <br />the display of flags. The hearing was continued and additional discussion was held by <br />the board on June 11, 2014 and July 9, 2014 and continued to the August 13, 2014 <br />regular meeting. <br />ANALYSIS <br />Based on review and discussion of the sign amendment reviewed at the July 9, 2014 <br />meeting staff has incorporated the following changes: <br />1. Section 1010.003. Administration and Enforcement. The word "maintained" was <br />removed from the first sentence. Maintain existing signs will not require a <br />permit. However, any alteration of an existing sign, such as changing color, copy, <br />or structural elements will require a permit. <br />1 <br />