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Councilmember Strommen noted the ordinance discusses window or door signs, it does not specify if the signage is interior or exterior. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated from staff s initial review of the ordinance about one year ago the signage did not seem to comply so the businesses were contacted. Staff will review this section of the ordinance. Councilmember Jeffrey stated the proposed ordinance revisions are a great idea. He applauds staff and the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to introduce an ordinance to revise Chapter 9.20.25 of the City's Zoning Code to update the zoning district definitions. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Olson, Dehen, Elvig, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #5: Consider Adoption of Amendments to Section 9.20.28 (B-3 Business District); of City Code; Case of City of Ramsey Community Development Director Trudgeon reviewed that the City created the B-3 Business Zoning District in 2006, in anticipation of the Ramsey Crossings redevelopment project, located west of Armstrong Blvd and north of Highway 10. The B-3 District follows the review process outlined in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. The City will approve a Master Plan for the entire site according to the performance standards listed in the B-3 District. Once approved, if plans come forward that do not substantially conform to the approved Master Plan, a revised Master Plan will be required for the overall site. Mr. Trudgeon explained since the B-3 district was established, staff has made note of several deficiencies in the code that need to be remedied. The changes staff is proposing would clarify that proposed developments would need to follow the entire PUD review process, including a preliminary and final site plan. Staff is also recommending a change to Subd. 6 b-3: Building Orientation, to explicitly allow more than one building per lot. This type of development was anticipated when the B-3 District was originally drafted, but staff feels it is important to state this explicitly within the B-3 District to avoid concerns with other sections of City Code. Mr. Trudgeon stated staff would also note that no parcels have been rezoned to B-3 Business to date; this action is expected to coincide with preliminary plat review of Ramsey Crossings. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the Planning Commission and staff recommend adoption of the proposed changes. The ordinance was introduced at the January 23, 2007 City Council meeting and is now eligible for adoption. Mayor Gamec requested clarification that the Ramsey Crossings will now be rezoned to B-3. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied no, there is currently a B-3 Zoning on the books, but there is no land in the City zoned B-3. This ordinance would amend the existing B-3 City Council I February 13, 2007 Page 14 of 25