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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 9, 2014 12 <br /> <br />maximum lumen levels to ensure that these requirements conform with industry standards and <br />are not overly restrictive. <br /> <br />Height Limits <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated that a recommended maximum height limit of 35 feet is <br />included in Ordinance 2014-006. This requirement would apply to light poles as well as light <br />fixtures mounted to the exterior of a building. For properties abutting residential uses, within 50 <br />feet of the property line light fixtures could be no more than 20 feet in height in order to reduce <br />light trespass and glare. A similar provision is not included for when an abutting property is <br />industrial or commercial. These uses often have shared or adjoining parking facilities and a more <br />restrictive height limit within 50 feet of the property line may result in less efficient use of <br />lighting for parking areas. <br /> <br />Exceptions <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler reported that certain types of lights would be excluded from the <br />City’s exterior lighting standards due to their temporary nature or the City not having regulatory <br />authority. Specific types of temporary lights that would not need to conform to these standards <br />include exterior holiday lighting displays and lighting for sporting events. Federal and state <br />agencies are often required to use certain types of lighting for public safety purposes, and these <br />lights would also be exempted. A final exception is for the illumination of the national or state <br />flag. When the national flag is kept up at night, federal law requires that it be illuminated. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler requested that the Commission review the draft Ordinance and <br />provide staff with feedback on how to proceed. <br /> <br />Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Chair Larson questioned if up-lighting on flags could be limited in commercial areas, as car <br />dealerships often have numerous flags. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler indicated that this would be difficult to regulate as there were federal <br />mandates that require the national flag to be illuminated if displayed at night. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa asked if the City had the equipment to measure foot candles and <br />questioned where the measurements were taken. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated that the City did not have the capability to take these <br />measurements. He reported that measurements were taken at the surface of the ground. <br /> <br />Discussion ensured regarding the blue LED lighting used on the existing Holiday gas station <br />monument sign. <br /> <br />Chair Larson provided comment on ornamental lighting and asked if the globes provided any <br />“shielding”. <br />
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