HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-079 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-79
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL CODE OF POLICIES;
ADDING POLICY FOR RESIDENTIAL MONUMENT SIGNS
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-46 on April 10, 2006,
which established a City Council Code of Policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend its Code of Policies to add a
policy on residential monument signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Council Code of Policies be and hereby is amended to
add Section 2.96 attached hereto as Exhibit A to Section II of the General Policies.
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich
and the following voted against the same: Mary o 1Connor;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-79
I SECTION II -GENERAL POLICIES
2.96 Policy for Residential Monument Signs
EXHIBIT A
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City Council Code of Policies
This policy is established to guide the review and approval process for monument signs
for single family residential neighborhoods that are proposed to be placed within the
City's public street right-of-way. In addition to the general sign provisions of City
Ordinance Chapter 34, the placement of monument signs within the public right-of-way
may be permitted within R1 zoned single family residential areas subject to the following
criteria.
1. The monument sign(s) shall be for the sole purpose of identifying the name of the
subdivision, neighborhood and/or neighborhood association. The sign shall also
include City identification i. e. the City logo or name.
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2. The number, size, location and design of the monument signs shall be determined
through a sign plan review process upon application to the City. The City
Council may require modifications to the proposed design of monument signs
within the public right-of-way to promote uniform appearance, inclusion of the
City of Brooklyn Center name and/or logo, uniform naming conventions or
address aesthetic concerns.
3. The cost for furnishing and installing monument signs shall be funded by the
applicant, unless the monument sign is installed as part of a City initiated
redevelopment project or other City program.
4. Monument signs shall not be placed within the Clear View Triangle area in
accordance with City Ordinance Chapter 25-802, or in other locations that will
obstruct vehicular traffic sight lines as determined by the City's Engineering
Division.
5. The applicant shall obtain written authorization from the adjoining property
owner with underlying ownership of the right-of-way (if applicable) at the
proposed sign location.
6. Monument signs shall be constructed primarily of natural materials (stone) or low
maintenance materials to minimize future maintenance issues.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-79
. SECTION II GENERAL POLICIES
EXHIBIT A
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City Council Code of Policies
7. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City for placement and
maintenance of the monument sign within the public right-of-way. The City will
accept limited maintenance responsibility for the sign consisting primarily of
mowing around the sign on two or three occasions during the year. The applicant
shall provide supplemental maintenance assistance to maintain the sign in a clean
and orderly condition.
8. The City may remove and dispose of a monument sign located within the public
right-of-way at the City's sole discretion due to several factors including, but not
limited to, the following:
A. The applicant fails to maintain the sign to avoid deterioration.
B. The public right-of-way is needed for other purposes such as street
improvements, utility installation or other public need.
C. The City determines that the condition or location of the monument sign
presents a public safety hazard.
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