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When asked, Mr.Anderson stated it takes approximately 3 months for a sign to be <br /> constructed and in place. Vice-Chair Wallin stated the City is trying to hurry this <br /> process to get signs up for the businesses,but 3 months after approval the season is <br /> almost over. <br /> Mr.Anderson also stated the market drives the number of billboards. They have to sell <br /> the advertising for each billboard. It is sometimes difficult to sell all the signs near Little <br /> Falls. They only want to build what they can sell. <br /> Staff was directed to provide maps for the May i�meeting which indicate: <br /> • Option A: spacing of�,50o feet and 2,00o feet,where it is proposed to be <br /> rezoned from Public to Industrial, and other commercial or industrial zoned <br /> properties along that corridor. That will provide an indication of how many <br /> signs there could be. <br /> • Option B: spacing with a radius of half of the spacing. <br /> When asked, Mr.Anderson suggested 40o square feet for a 4-lane freeway. After <br /> reviewing the photos presented, it was the consensus to use 40o square feet. It was also <br /> the consensus to require either monopole or two supports. <br /> Earth tones should be used rather than galvanized steel. <br /> "V"type signs were discussed. It was agreed the angle should be no greater than 30 <br /> degrees. <br /> Digital signs could have a separate linear restriction between digital signs. <br /> Chris Monroe, Chamber Director, stated it was her understanding that in order to clear <br /> the spray irrigation system,the signs need to be 2o feet off the ground. Chair Hallan <br /> stated the spray guns can be adjusted to miss the signs. The consensus was to allow the <br /> height to be a maximum of 3o feet above the road grade or a maximum of 4o feet above <br /> the local grade. <br /> Lighting was discussed and it was decided the ordinance needs to regulate the lumen <br /> intensity that it can do above the ambient background at that time. <br /> Staff euplained MN/DOT District 3 office in Baxter will approve the amendment, etc. <br /> The Commissioner of Transportation will not need to be contacted. Staff was directed to <br /> submit the application for the billboards to MN/DOT. <br /> A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Leckband, seconded <br /> by Planning Commission Member Wilson,to adjourn the meeting. All <br /> members voted"aye". Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM. <br /> MINUTES 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> Special Meeting <br /> May 3, 2oi8 <br />