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1 Approved • The proposed improvements are constructed in a manner consistent with the revised plan. • Continued compliance with the conditions of Resolution 11-100, except as modified by this revision. Commissioner Meyers questioned if the applicant was required to provide a dust mitigation plan. Ms. Gundlach confirmed that the applicant is required to submit both a dust mitigation plan as well as an odor mitigation plan prior to the end of January or February 2012. Chairperson Howard opened the Public Hearing at 7:41pm. Norm Wells, the applicant explained that this revision came as a result of the impact of the east side parking; noting this is a much better solution. Commissioner Danger asked what the current space is used for. Mr. Wells stated currently that area is used for testing; noting that function will move to another building. Motion by Commissioner McPherson, seconded by Commissioner Alvey to close the Public Hearing. Approved 7-0 Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner McPherson to approve staff recommendation with two conditions as stated in the resolution. Approved 7-0 (B) City of New Brighton requests a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 9 of the Zoning Code, specifically Section 9-046, regarding use and display temporary signs. City Planner Gundlach reported that this is a Zoning Code Amendment directed by the City Council. This amendment specifically and only impacts temporary signs as regulated in Zoning Code Section 9- 046. This amendment does not impact use of all types of temporary signs (example: garage sale signs, real estate signs, etc.). It was noted that section 9-046 of the Zoning Code is frequently violated by businesses throughout the City. The current code allows each business and/or lot to display two temporary signs per calendar year, not to exceed 32 square feet in size. A temporary sign permit is required to track compliance with these rules. The Planning Commission held several work sessions and examined the use of temporary signs and how other communities handle these types of signs. The Planning Commission also offered the Economic Development Commission the chance to review the issues and provide comment. The Commission is recommending numerous changes in an effort to balance use of temporary signs by businesses with maintaining a nice aesthetic environment residents demand. The changes include: • Allow 4 permits per year rather than 2 • Alter the display time from 30 days to 14 days • Cut the permit fee in half • Allow one sandwich board sign to be used and displayed by every business all day every day • Provide a definition of sandwich board sign(36"x 24") • Exempt grand openings and going out of business sales from the temporary sign permit process • Allow permits to be issued back to back if desired by the business 2