5.3. PCSR 09-10-2008REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Plannin Commission 5.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Plannin Items Se tember 10, 2008 Chris Leeseber ,Park Planner-Planner
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by City of Elk River Fox Ordinance Amendment erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
relating to city entrance signs, Reviewed by
Public Hearing -Case No. OA OS-O8.
Action Requested
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission table to request for the following reasons:
1. Staff is continuing to work with the city attorney regarding proposed language.
Background/Discussion
An Elk River Citizens Sign Committee is leading an effort to construct a "Welcome to Elk River" sign
along Highway 10 near the eastern city limits. The sign will be similar to the west entrance sign by Lake
Orono.
The issue is that corporate/municipality signs are not addressed in the city ordinance. The closest thing
to defining this type of sign is an advertising signs (bill boards) which as defined does not really pertain to
city entrance signs. The ordinance defines Advertising Signs as:
A sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise, service, or entertainment which is not ,cold, produced,
manufactured, or furnished at the properly on which the sign is located.
Although the closest defuution might be an advertising sign, the proposed property, in which the sign
would be located, is zoned Commercial Reserve Transition (CRT) and does not allow advertising signs.
The CRT zoning district does not address signage of any type.
The challenge is to draft an ordinance that will allow signage, which promotes the City as an organization,
while not opening it up for unforeseen uses.
Attachments
Location Map
Draft Ordinance Language
Case File: CUP 08-18
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General Information
City of Ell: River
Ordinance Amendment -City Entrance Signs
Applicant City of Elk River
60 Day Rule Not applicable
Requested Action Ordinance Amendment for City Entrance Signs
Location and Size The City of Elk River
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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the municipality of Elk River
Section 30-991
(c) Accessory user. Accessory uses in the R-1 districts are as follows:
(1) Accessory farm structures.
(2) Public shelters and essential services.
(3) Garages and sheds, including metal-skinned buildings in R-1a districts.
(4) Private recreational facilities.
(5) Signs as permitted in section 30-851 et seq.
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Section 30-1562
(c) Accessory user. Accessory uses in the A-1 district are as follows:
(1) Accessory farm structures.
(2) Public shelters and essential services.
(3) Garages and sheds, including metal-skinned buildings.
(4) .Private recreational facilities.
(5) Private kennels.
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Section 30-1.583
(c) Accessory user. Accessorv uses in the CRT district are as follows•
(1) Accessory farm structures.
(2) Public. shelters and essential services.
(3) Garages. and sheds, including metal-skinned buildings.
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Current definition of sign:
Sign means any device, structure, fixture, or placard using graphics, symbols, and/or written
copy designed specifically for the purpose of advertising or identifying any establishment,
product, goods, or services.