01-02-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, February 1, 1989 Page 6 CASE #89-01 (Cont'd) Commission discussed the internal illumination of the sign and if it would be identical on both sides. • Bergly confirmed the signage would be identical on both sides and the illumination would be minor; only certain areas of the sign would be illuminated. Commission was referred to the Board of Appeals Minutes of 1/28/89, recommending approval of the setback variance based upon extreme hardship due to the slope of the land, the applicant concern to preserve the existing vegetation which acts as a buffer for the adjacent residential properties and the need to identify the entrance of the facility for emergency vehicles. Marj Engfeld, Presbyterian Homes, advised the letters from the sign at Sutton Place would be removed and placed on the building. She noted the illumination on the proposed sign would be low intensity. Woodburn moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #89-01, Sign Permit and the 8-foot front yard setback variance for an institutional sign at Presbyterian Homes, 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard, based upon the unusual site conditions with the steep slope, the limitation of sign placement due to the natural buffer which provides screening for adjacent residential properties, the need for emergency vehicles to identify the entrance to the facility, and approval be conditioned upon removal of the three existing entrance signs upon installation of the new sign. Motion carried unanimously. (9-0) DISC; KVBM TV Planner Bergly advised a request had been received by REQUEST TOWER representatives from KVBM TV to place a radio tower in the Village. • Sheldon Johnson and Dan Peters, representing KVBM, were present to discuss locating a full-powered television station in Arden Hills. Peters advised he had met with Planner Bergly and Clerk Administrator Berger relative to land available to accommodate the tower necessary to broadcast and if the City would be receptive to the station in general. A packet of information was presented to Commission which displayed some designs for the tower, various parcels of land for possible location of the station, and possible revenues to be collected. Peters stated the tower would be approximately 1,150 to 1,550 feet in height to be utilized. He advised they are working under time constraints and would prefer to have the tower in place by July of 1989. Comments from Commission: -The diagrams submitted for the tower were too "gaudy"; preferred a regular "stick" antenna if applicant pursues formal application. -Not conducive to Arden Hills image; would prefer applicant pursue other locations than Arden Hills. -Not conducive to residential development which is prevalent in Arden Hills. After discussion, it was the general concensus of the Commission there was concern relative to the scale of the project in a primarily residential community; the representatives were advised the Commission would hear a formal proposal if they pursue an application for the tower. DISC; MILTON Planner Berger advised James and Carol Milton had • PROP. DEVLPMT. requested appearing before Commission to discuss a proposal for development on their property located on Cleveland Avenue, south of County Road E-2.