3.2 PC MIN 10-22-2013 DRAFT City of
Elk ...........,„ Meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission
River Held at the Elk River City Hall
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Members Present: Chair Anderson, Commissioners Eric Johnson,Jeremy Johnson,
Keller and Konietzko
Members Absent: Commissioner Westberg
Staff Present: Deputy Director, CODD Jeremy Barnhart;Planner/Park Planner
Chris Leeseberg and Planning Intern Zach Carlton
1. Call Meeting to Order
The Elk River Planning Commission workshop was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
Chair Anderson.
2. Consider 10/22/13 Planning Commission Agenda
The October 22,2013 Agenda was approved as presented.
3. Request by City of Elk River for an Ordinance Amendment to the
City's Land Use Regulations Regarding Signs, Case No. OA 13-02 —
Public Hearing
Chair Anderson highlighted the need to review the proposed ordinance as a global
document,and not to focus on a specific issue or application.
Planning Intern Carlton highlighted the main issues identified by the Commission at the
October 8th Planning Commission meeting,including wall signage area,window sign area,
cabinet signs,and offsite advertising signs.
Park Planner/Planner Leeseberg reviewed the downtown freestanding signage issue.
The Planning Commission discussed options,needs and desires.
By consensus,the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment
that included the following,to be voted on at the next Commission meeting:
• 50%window signage maximum
• 10%wall signage maximum
• Temporary signs maximum size—56 square feet
• No cabinet signs in the downtown
• No billboards in the CRT area
Planning Commission Minutes Page 2
October 22,2013
• Monument signs in the DD district for multi-tenant buildings,maximum height of
10 feet tall,40 square feet,and 15-foot setback
4. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting.
The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Debbie Huebner.
Tina Allard
City Clerk
Dana Anderson, Chair
Planning Commission