Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/03/2011

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Mayor Ramsey called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:04 p.m. Councilmember Elvig pointed out the property taxes stay with the property; they do not follow the owner. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to adopt Resolution #11-09- XXX Adopting Assessments for Past -Due Charges on Municipal Utility Bills [Which May Include Water, Sewer, Street Lighting, Recycling, Storm Water Charges and Penalties Incurred] and Current Services Rendered. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Request for Conditional Use Permit to Exceed Sign Size Restrictions at 7545 Veterans Drive NW; Case of PSD, LLC. Environmental Coordinator Chris Anderson reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to adopt findings of fact relating to PSD, LLC's request for a conditional use permit to exceed sign size restrictions established in City code subject to review by the City Attorney as to legal form and to approve PSD, LLC's request to exceed sign size restrictions based on the findings of fact, and adopt a resolution declaring terms of conditional use permit subject to review by the City Attorney as to legal form. Further discussion: Councilmember Wise questioned the reason for denial when Allina requested overages in sign size. Environmental Coordinator Anderson responded their overages were ultimately approved. The concern was signage at the access point versus wall signage. The signage on the monument sign was a height difference of 6 inches from what was originally requested. Councilmember Elvig inquired if staff will readdress the signage policy. Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted staff is aware of the difficulties maintaining some of the requirements. He added this is something staff is working on with the Planning Consultant. Councilmember McGlone said he watched the meeting and learned one of the findings referred to the federal sign requirement standards. Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated the builder is following those standards. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Wise, Backous, Elvig, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7.02: Consider Award of Bids for IP 11-09, the Bituminous Overlay of Alpine Drive Public Works Director Olson reviewed the staff report. City Council / September 27, 2011 Page 5 of 8