HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-16 PC Recommending Resolution A RECOMMENDING RESOLUTION
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW PENNANTS AS AN ALLOWABLE
SIGN TYPE UNDER THE SPECIAL EVENTS PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 401.15.G.8 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, City Staff requested that the Planning Commission consider an Ordinance
amendment to allow pennants as an allowable sign type under the Special Events
provisions of Section 401.15.G.8 of the Zoning Ordinance,the Planning Commission of
Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The Planning Commission has reviewed the sign regulations of the Zoning
Ordinance and determined that including pennants as an allowable sign type under the
Special Events provisions of Section 401.15.G.8 of the Zoning Ordinance is justified; and
2. The Special Events provisions already allow bannerettes which is a sign
similar to pennants. There is not a significant difference between pennants and
bannerettes and City Staff would not have an issue with allowing them as a special event
or temporary sign.
3. City Staff prepared draft Zoning Ordinance amendments which were
reviewed and revised by the Planning Commission; and
4. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 16, 2013
meeting, took comments from the public and recommended amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance as found as follows; and
5. Section 401.15.G.8.d.3) Bannerettes and Pennants, is recommended to be
amended to read as follows:
3) Bannerettes and Pennants.
a)Bannerettes and pennants may be attached to standards,poles,
tents, and buildings, provided that are well secured and are
prevented from being blown around uncontrollably by the wind.
b)No more than two pennants may be attached to any standard,
pole or object.
c)No more than one(1)bannerette shall be allowed per standard
pole, or object.
d) Bannerettes shall be smaller than any United States flag on the
property, and shall not be flown at a height greater than any i
United States flag allowed on the property.
6. Section 401.15.G.8.e.1), Prohibited Signs and Displays for Special Events
is recommended to be amended to read as follows:
1)Animated signs, light bulb strings, portable signs, ribbons, and streamers.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The Zoning Ordinance is amended to allow pennants as an allowable sign type
under the Special Events provisions of Section 401.15.G.8 of the Zoning
Ordinance; and
B. Copies of the recommended Zoning Ordinance amendment are on file at City
Hall.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 16th day
of May, 2013.
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ATTEST:
Eric A. o ►�� ity Administrator
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2013- -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401, ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW PENNANTS AS AN ALLOWABLE SIGN TYPE UNDER THE SPECIAL
EVENTS PROVISIONS OF SECTION 401.15.G.8 OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 401.15.G.8.d.3) Bannerettes and Pennants, is
recommended to be amended to read as follows:
3) Bannerettes and Pennants.
a) Bannerettes and pennants may be attached to standards, poles,
tents, and buildings, provided that are well secured and are
prevented from being blown around uncontrollably by the wind.
b) No more than two pennants may be attached to any standard,
pole or object.
c) No more than one (1) bannerette shall be allowed per standard
pole, or object.
d) Bannerettes shall be smaller than any United States flag on the
property, and shall not be flown at a height greater than any
United States flag allowed on the property.
SECTION 2. Section 401.15.G.8.e.1), Prohibited Signs and Displays for Special
Events is recommended to be amended to read as follows:
1) Animated signs, light bulb strings, portable signs, ribbons, and
streamers.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights held a
public hearing at their May 16, 2013 meeting, took comments from the public,
and recommended that the City Council approve the amendments as provided in
this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage
and publication.
PASSED this 29th day of May, 2013 by the City Council of the City of Oak
Park Heights.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Mary McComber, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator