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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 23, 200( AND the establishment of driveway standards. It was noted that the Planning DRIVEWAY Commission tabled action on this item pending additional information. STANDARDS Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-8-193 -CONTINUING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE RELATIVE TO FENCE PERMITS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DRIVEWAY STANDARDS TO THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PENDING A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. SIGN ISSUES- The City Administrator reported that Mr. Hama Farzan has requested HAMA to address the Council relative to the Ciry's temporary sign ordinance I~'ARZAN and recent code enforcement action that was taken relative to his display of a temporary sign without a permit. The Administrator reported that Mr. Farzan recently opened a business at the corner of Little Canada Road and Lakeshore Avenue. Staff contacted Mr. Farzan regarding his display of a temporary sign without a permit, explaining the City's permitting process. Mr. Farzan refused to obtain a permit, and was given a deadline for removal of the sign. The deadline was not met, and a citation was issued. The Administrator reported that Mr. Farzan's position was that as a new business owner he did not have the finances to pay for a sign permit. Staff explained Co Mr. Farzan their duty to enforce the City's ordinances on a consistent basis. Blesener stated that it was his understanding that the Code Enforcement Officer and the City Administrator explained the ordinance, gave Mr. Farzan a copy of the ordinance, and Mr. Farzan then refused to obtain a permit or take down the sign. Mr. Farzan reported that he sells A-frame temporary signs, and noted that the Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis allow the display of Chese signs without a permit. Blesener noted that Mr. Farzan is now in Little Canada and permits are required for temporary signs. Blesener informed Mr. Farzan that the Council reviews the sign ordinance at least once per year comparing it with the ordinances in neighboring cities. Blesener felt Little Canada's ordinance was consistenC with the surrounding cities, felt it was reasonable, and was not in favor of changing it.