Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/24/2024

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Commissioner Heineman suggested looking at regulations from other cities with similar frontage roads. He recognized that sign placement can be a bit awkward for a business that is setback from the Highway by a frontage road. Commissioner Anderson referenced the pizza establishment off Highway 10, stating that in a recent conversation with that business they are afraid that people will no longer see their business because of the location of the interchange. He referenced the highway wayfinding signs and asked if Ramsey could have those to increase the visibility of its businesses. He agreed that illustrations within the Code would be helpful. He stated that he likes a banner or pole sign posted to the building. City Planner Martin stated that the highway signs are coordinated through MnDOT and typically businesses that want their sign included would apply through that entity. He believed that the COR Framework allows for banner type signs and could bring more context at a future meeting. Commissioner Anderson asked if City staff could contact the pizza business to give them the information for MnDOT. Commissioner Bauer stated that perhaps that same message is provided to all the businesses along Highway 10. He noted that most drivers do look for those wayfinding signs on the highway to ensure they take the right exit. Commissioner Peters recognized that the restaurants and businesses in that area are mostly frequented by the residents of Ramsey and encouraged Ramsey residents to visit those businesses because they are struggling during construction. Commissioner Anderson asked and received confirmation that residential yard signs would be included in the discussion. 7.03: 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule Discussion Presentation Planning Manager Larson presented the Staff Report stating that staff would like direction from the Commission on the desired night and time for the monthly Commission meeting. Commission Business Commissioner Bauer commented that there has only been an issue of quorum once and therefore it seems that the current meeting day and time works. He noted that the November and December meetings would have conflicts because of holidays. Planning Manager Larson commented that once he has direction on the day and time of the meeting, he would draft the 2025 schedule. Planning Commission/ September 26, 2024 Page 12 of 14