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~ '" REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 04-10-95 ITBMNO.: G-2 Planner Approval: JjP~/(Y\V Agenda Section: prova1: Item Description: Hearin Amendment to Section 14.040 of the Sign Ordinance. Background 1. Signcrafters Inc. appeared before the Planning Commission at the February 1995 meeting with an application for a variance to Section 14.040 of the City Code. This section of the code speaks to electronic messages on signs in the City ofRoseville. The purpose of the variance request ~as to install an electronic silent radio system proposed to be located over the Arby's drive through pickup window at 2105 N. Snelling Avenue. At that meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of Signcrafters Inc. request for the variance. The Commission directed staff to prepare language for an amendment to the sign code that would allow electronic signs on site for consideration at the March 8, 1995 meeting. At the meeting ofFebmary 27, 1995, the City Council continued Signcrafters Inc. request for a variance to the zoning ordinance at 2105 N. Snelling Avenue until the April 10, 1995 Council meeting, at which time the Council will have the option of adopting new language to the sign code or approve the variance request. Development Summary 1. The Arby's restaurant is located at 2105 N. Snelling Avenue. The property under consideration is guided for business purposes and is zoned B-3 General Business. The existing sign package for the restaurant includes a pylon sign and wall signage, a menu board and miscellaneous directional signs. The silent radio system proposed is 12 inches tall and 72 inches long and is proposed to be mounted over the drive through pick up window. With the L,RD, system, the silent radio will be displaying continuous information ranging from current news headlines, sports results, and product promotion for the Arby's restaurant. The message board will not be seen from the street, and given its size and low intensity lighting is intended to be seen only from a few car lengths away in distance. The neighboring property to the west is an apartment complex located in excess of300 feet from the sign. 2. In order to allow such interior electronic information devices, staff suggests the following language: Section 14.040 Flashing Signs Prohibited. Signs addressed to drive by traffic (not interior signs) giving off intermittent or rotating beams shall not be permitted in any district. Where the message or graphic content of a sign can be changed by mechanical or electronic means, such message may not change more than once every 24 hours except 1