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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-28 CC Packet Enclosure Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action I Meeting Date April 28th,2015 Time Required: 5 Minutes Agenda Item Title: Consider the Initiation of Signage Study—STH 36 Corridor- Agenda Placement Old Business Originating Department/Req . ,,® ; /41 , en i% Administrator Requester's Signature Action Requested _See Belo Background/Justification(Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised): On April 7th the City Council discussed the possibility of examining the City's sign ordinances relative to sign visibility along the STH 36 corridor and inquired about a possible study/review of options.The City's Planning Consultant has provided a proposal that would address the City Council's comments.See enclosed. If the City Council desired to proceed,the funding for this Project could come the City Planning Budget which as of 3/1/15 of$26,400 and should be adequate to fund this project with currently projected future expenditures, Page 61 of 290 TP 3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPC @PlanningCo.com MEMORANDUM 101— o s—0 ( /C 3 TO: Eric Johnson Act� �` ��� FROM: Scott Richards DATE: April 22, 2015 RE: Oak Park Heights—Sign Revisions—Work Program and Budget TPC FILE: 802 Background In light of the discussions related to Stillwater Motors and signage allowances, the City Council agreed that the Planning Commission should pursue revisions to the sign regulations, especially as it relates to the Highway 36 corridor and large big box or automotive retailers. The issue has been to provide adequate visibility for businesses along the Highway 36 corridor, especially at the intersection of Highway 5. Additionally, all of the big box retailers and auto dealerships have had to receive variances to allow their sign packages. The City should determine if there is a better way to approach the sign regulations as it relates to these types of businesses. In that this is a new project, it is necessary for the City Council to review a Work Program and Budget before the project commences. This effort will involve a thorough review of the current definitions and regulations, review other City's regulations, and drafting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. If the City Council would like City Staff to proceed with Ordinance amendments, it should authorize the study and the expenses for the Planning Consultant. Please find as follows a general work program for this project: Work Program April 28, 2015: City Council considers Work Program and Budget. June 11, 2015: Initial meeting of Planning Commission to discuss current regulations and review other Cities regulations. June/July 2015: City Staff drafts revisions to sign regulations. Page 62 of 290 y .. July 16, 2015: Planning Commission reviews regulations, makes suggestions on text language and recommends publishing a public hearing notice. August 13, 2015: Planning Commission holds public hearing, reviews regulations, makes suggestions on text language and recommends approval. August, 2015: Staff drafts final changes to language, Planning Commission recommending resolution and City Council ordinance. August 25, 2015: City Council adopts Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Estimated Costs TPC: City Planner 45 hours© $100.00 = $4,500.00 Expenses: $ 50.00 Total: $4,550.00 The above total is a not to exceed fee and includes all mileage and attendance at meetings. 2 Page 63 of 290