Agenda - Planning Commission - 01/07/2021

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limit prohibit 12/13/2019 inimize neighbor signs in the SIZ. on scenic views while allowing directional ernative language. If LGUs do not want nt. The provision is intended to If LGUs want to allow such signs and are . 7.7. Optional. Language regulating fences in the SIZ will protect river views and may mconflicts over fences and views to the river. 8.21. Optional. Added text provides administrative clarity that views from the river are important to protect. Commentary 7.61.B. Note that the term “readily visible” is defined in the definitions section. 7.62. This language may conflict with supreme court decisions regarding free speech and the first amendmenonessential signs in the shore impact zone to the impact signageuncomfortable with this language, they should propose altsigns in the SIZ, then this language should be eliminated and replaced with language prohibiting nonessential m r ; o the sky. : ources identified in Best Practices for d in fences are e, and design and , except as provided in Section and the land alteration and sto . 6.0 general types of goods and services 9.0 25 , where applicable; Section 01 0 0 - standards in mes by scheduling construction at times when local fish to the extent consistent with the purpose of the facility o the greatest extent practicabl , including use of practices identifie ght , public river corridor views and other res facilities that are consistent with best management practices and no alternative exists. If no alternative exists, then disturbance to 10.0 way maintenance must comply with the following standards: - e shielded to prevent illumination out across the river or t of - Minnesota Statutes, section 86B.115 FACILITIES from the river in Section Right . standards All public facilities must be designed and constructed to: consistent with . structure placement and hei e the ish design standards for public . Public facilities serve the public interest by providing public access to the Mississippi River They must b Only convey the location and name of the establishment and theavailable, if located in a shore impact zone.Be no greater than ten feet in height and 32 square feet in surface area; andIf illuminated, the lighting must b higher than six feet.; To establ . way maintenance standards Fences between principal structures and the river are allowed provided that A.B.C.Meeting DNR General Public Waters Work Permit GP 2004primary conservation areas must be avoided tconstruction must minimize impacts; and Minimize disturbance of spawning and nesting tiand wildlife are not spawning or nesting. D.Not Not located within 40 feet of slopes greater than 12%.Not located in the regulatory floodplain.Minimize visibility of the facility Comply with 12.0Be consistent with the vegetation management standards in Section water management Avoid primary conservation areas, unless - of - 23 2 3 1 222425 2 ..... RFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC 7.717.77.7 88888 Fences. Purpose that minimize impacts to primary conservation areasthe MRCCA plancorridor or require locations in or adjacent to the river corridor and therefore require some degree of flexibility. General design standardsRight PE 3 .1. 8 7.7 88.2 Ordinance Language 8.0