6(b) Crow Wing County, Fire Tower Property - Review Signage Proposal

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Peq�a e�� NEW BUSINF.SS—INT'ERNAL SIGNAGE PROPOSAL Application: Internal Sign Plan Applicant: Crow Wing County A,genda Item: 6 (b) Background Information: Crow Wing County is making improvements to the former DNR Fire Tower property located at 523o County Road il, creating a public park. They recently received a Land Use Permit to construct a picnic shelter and a SSTS Permit for a vaulted restroom. They plan to erect a 2i square foot sign at the entrance to the park. The sign would be a single-sided, sandblasted cedar sign. The County also proposes internal signage that will provide directions and historical information regarding firefighting operations and fire tower history. The internal signage will be placed in wooded areas not visible from the road. The exact location for these signs is unknown at this time, but general placement would be a main sign by the parking lot, signage along the main trail and the tower, as well as a signs west of the tower ne� to the old foundations. As additional improvements are made, more signs may become necessary. Examples of the proposed signs are attached. These examples are photographs of existing signs at the Milford Mine Park, also a County-owned park. Applicable Regulations: Section 17-7.1 SIGNS 4. General. F. No signs, except for official traffic signs, shall be placed on or overhang public property, except where specific permission is granted by the Planning Commission. Staff Findings: Staff provides the following Findings of Fact for consideration by the Planning Commission: i. The Comprehensive Plan states "The City should support the County in their pursuit to lease and improve the DNR-owned fire tower property." Planning Commission Direction: The Planning Commission can approve the request, deny the request, or table the request to receive additional information. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 6(b)-1 April i6,2020