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Mounds View Planning Commission May 18, 2016 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Drive ROW), and is therefore a non-conforming structure. Staff recommended the Planning <br />Commission hold a public hearing and approve the variance as requested. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Schiltgen. To approve Resolution <br />1049-16, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance for a ground sign encroaching <br />within the 30’ sight triangle, and less than 15’ setback from a property line at 2848 County Road <br />H2; Planning Case No. MU2016-001 (VR2016-002). <br /> <br /> Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />C. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Resolution 1050-16, a Resolution denying a <br />Variance for use of non-amber colors on a Ground Sign with a Dynamic <br />Display, to be located at 2848 County Road H2; Planning Case MU2016-001 <br />(VR2016-003) <br /> <br />Planner Sevald stated Messiah Lutheran Church would like to replace their existing 8’ X 4’ <br />ground sign at the corner of Co Rd H2 and Knollwood Dr. with an 8’ X 5’ multi-colored <br />Dynamic Display sign at the same location. Dynamic Display signs in residential zoned districts <br />must utilize amber colored lights as per City Code. Staff reviewed the request in detail with the <br />Commission noting all current dynamic display signs were for businesses along County Road 10. <br />He recommended the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and deny the variance as the <br />request lacked hardship. Another option available to the Planning Commission would be to <br />amend the City Ordinance. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked what colors would be allowed within the dynamic display sign. Planner <br />Sevald explained Messiah Lutheran Church was requesting a full color sign within a residential <br />zoning district. Staff reviewed an example of an amber only display sign. He explained how <br />dynamic display signs were required to have an ambient light monitor to adjust for proper day <br />and night lighting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Klebsch questioned why the City would want to limit the church to an amber <br />sign. She believed that these signs have come a long way and wanted to see the church be able <br />to maximize their investment in a dynamic display sign. Planner Sevald reported the intention of <br />City Code was to allow only amber colored lights on a dynamic display sign in residential areas <br />as this was less intrusive. <br /> <br />Commissioner Klebsch inquired if dynamic display signs could be placed on a residential lot. <br />Planner Sevald explained dynamic display signs were only allowed for businesses, churches and <br />schools. <br />