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April 27, 20 PRD's and PUD's. The code amendment establishes a Commencement Date of 6 months and a Compliance Date of 18 months. The Commencement Date would be the date a building permit 46obtained. The Compliance Date would be the date all project improvements are complete. e ordinance allows the City Council to extend these dates if necessary. Lastly, implementation of expiration deadlines is common practice with virtually every land use approval, with 6 months being the current standard for most requests. The Planning Commission considered the request and held a public hearing on April 20, 2010. No public testimony was given. The Commission requested it be clarified by the City Attorney that this ordinance will apply to the Brightondale PRD approval of May 26, 2009. Staff has clarified that it will apply to this project and intends to inform Brightondale ownership, in writing, of the impacts this ordinance will have on them (assuming it is adopted). Councilmember Burg questioned the procedure related to the requirements by the state and the requirements related to FEMA. Ms. Gundlach reported Minnesota State Law will allow you to rebuild a non -conforming structure; unless it is a flood plain impacted structure that does not meet FEMA requirements, you cannot rebuild it. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the attached Ordinance amending Zoning Code Sections 7-100(2), 7-100(7), and 7-250. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried 4. Consideration of Request to Install Flashing Crosswalk Lights at Highview Middle School. Report No. 10- 114. DirectorofPublic Works Grant Wyffels explained This item was presented at the April 13, 2010 City Council Meeting and tabled for more discussion. The Council requested additional information on crosswalk signage (color, location, etc.), and type of crosswalk markings (color, design layout, etc.) Crosswalk lights cost approximately $10,000 and are eligible for Municipal State Aid (MSA) funding if the crosswalk is located on a MSA route. In this case, 7th Street NW is an MSA street. Based on actual unit bid prices from City Project 10-9, 7th Street Mill and Overlay, the cost for these lights are $9;500. The cost for the installation of additional and replacement crosswalk signage to upgrade the signage to high visibility fluorescent yellow -green diamond grade is approximately $4,500. In school zones, Mn/DOT recommends the installation of advance warning signs and crosswalk signage on both sides of the crosswalk. In addition, Mn/DOT recommends the color of signage be consistent throughout the entire school zone. Staff has reviewed the signage and recommends the installation of high visibility fluorescent yellow - green diamond grade be installed throughout both the Highview Middle and Bel Air Elementary School Areas. Staff contacted Ramsey County Public Works for more information on crosswalks. In general, Ramsey County does not think crosswalk markings varying in color, design, or layout from the standard '`zebra" type crosswalk marking pattern at uncontrolled mid - block intersections improves safety. Color or other non-standard types of crosswalks may help define the space of the crosswalk reserved for pedestrian to walk. The plan currently calls for a "zebra" type crosswalk marking pattern at each crosswalk. This is consistent with Mn/DOT ldance on crosswalk marking. Staff is comfortable with the plan and type of crosswalk Wpgking proposed. Councilmember Phillips reported he was in favor of the proposed signage rades and ordering a feasibility report for the installation of sidewalks. Councilmember Phillips also stated he felt comfortable delaying the flashing crosswalk, but would favor the Page 5 of 7 4. Cmsderahm of Request to Inshall Fladdng Crosswalk ugw at HiglmmMiddle sclaol. Repcat No. 14114.