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Item No: 06A Meeting Date: May 5, 2021 Type of Business: Other Planning Case: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Discussion - Signs Discussion: Previously, the Planning Commission asked to discuss sign regulations. At the March 3rd Commission meeting, the scope was narrowed more toward the brightness of dynamic (digital) signs. Attached is a comparison of sign codes specific to city corridors similar to Mounds View Boulevard, for Ground, Wall, and Dynamic signs. Since the March meeting, information has been added regarding the maximum brightness of Dynamic Signs. Although Mounds View has maximum brightness standards, we do not have a tool to enforce this (costs about $2,000). Rather, the City requires that dynamic displays be installed with a manual override, in the event the sign's automated dimmer fails. Community Development Staff are not aware of any complaints about signage (excluding temporary signs), other than complaints generated by other City Staff. The Commission is encouraged to drive the Boulevard a few times, and provide an opinion as to what Commission members would change, if anything. For example, if there is a most favored, or least favored sign characteristics. One thing to note is that older signs which are non- conforming, can be repaired or replaced, but cannot be expanded. This means that some of the lesser desirable signs will likely stay until the property is re -developed. Also, a number of variances have been approved for signs over the years (e.g. McDonalds, BP, & Days Inn, Interactive Playground). Recommendation: Staff requests that Commissioners drive Mounds View Boulevard, and be prepared to discuss likes & dislikes. If Staff were to change anything, it would be to add diagrams to the Ordinance to visually explain requirements. Respectfully, 14P-NaSiF Jon Sevald, AICP Community Development Director ATTACHED: Photos Sign comparison