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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 24, 2024 3 Kwapick commented that he was on the Planning Commission when the original variance was considered and agreed that this sign was necessary during construction. He agreed that the sign is very helpful in finding the business and wished that Ramsey County would allow additional signage in/near the roundabout to ensure you are exiting the roundabout at the proper location for a business. He agreed that the condition was not necessary. D. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-1-9 – APPROVING A VARIANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE USE OF A SECOND MONUMENT SIGN The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mayor Fischer commended the Planning Commission noting that the request was originally for a five- year renewal, but made the determination that this should be allowed to continue in perpetuity rather than requiring the applicant to come back every five years. ORDINANCE 890, ZONING CODE CHAPTER 904 & 915 AMENDMENTS FOR GARAGE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES The Community Development Director provided background information noting that the Planning Commission recognized the continued requests for Conditional Use Permits for larger garages and suggested that the regulations be reviewed pertaining to garage size to better align with the needs of residents. She stated that at the December 14th Planning Commission meeting, the Commission discussed options for potential changes to the garage and accessory structure sizes to accommodate resident needs and determine what would be best for the city. At the January 11 meeting, the Commission reviewed the draft changes and recommended approval as presented tonight. She reviewed the proposed text amendments and asked the Council to hold a public hearing. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. Obadiah Pulscher, 515 Viking Drive East, commented that he would like to build an additional detached garage on his property for a workshop as his existing garage houses their two vehicles. He asked the Council to consider the amendments. There were no further comments from the public. Upon motion by Kwapick, seconded by T. Miller, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. Kwapick appreciated the work that has gone into this. He recalled a number of CUP requests that were considered for a garage in his time on the Planning Commission. He agreed that these changes would make sense and appreciated the work of the Planning Commission on this matter. Mayor Fischer asked if these changes would allow for residents to do anything different, or whether this simply streamlined the process. The Community Development Director commented that what is allowed has not increased, this has simply streamlined the process and removed the six-week timeline to go through the Planning Commission and City Council.