Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/10/2001

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property, removed a grandfathered billboard that was 200 square feet in size from the parcel. The City has, in the past, ~anted conditional use permits to allow for larger signs than allowed under City Ordinances (Ampride, Burger King, Rivers Bend Plaza, and Ramsey Town Square). The Ptanning Commission met on August 7 and there were no verbal or wr/tten comments submitted at the public hearing regarding the request to exceed sign size restrictions. The 100 square feet of freestanding sign space per parcel may not be adequate for strip mails or multi- tenant buildings. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request to exceed the sin size restriction. Councilmember Kurak inquired if it would be possible to include a stipulation in the conditional use permit that if the .property were sold, the new owners would have to reapply for the conditional use permit since property uses change. Mickey Glass, M & G Leasing, stated that the building is set up for five tenants, which is why the larger sign is needed. If the property is sold and they have the same number of tenants then the sibm would still be needed. Mayor Gamec stated that there might be some future changes along Highway #10 that might impact the sign and he wants to make sure there is nothing that will impact those changes from occurring. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to what the zoning ordinance states relative to multiple tenants. Community Development Director Frolik replied that the zoning ordinance does not address multi-tenant buildings, it simply states a 100 square foot sign is permitted for one building. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that there are several multiple tenant buildings along Highway #10 and inquired as to the size of their signs. Community Development Director Frolik replied that each property was allowed 100 square feet per parcel. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to what size the Burger King sign was. Community Development Director Frolik replied that Burger King was permitted an overage of 30 to 35 feet. She also noted that other overages have been ganted in the City varying in size. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he is comfortable with what the applicant is proposing and suggested that the Council revisit the issue if the building use changes. Councilmember I--Iendriksen inquired if the City would be permitted to do that. City Council/August 28, 2001 Page 18 of 36