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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 18, 2015 Page 4 of 6 ITEM 14: AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE City Planner Gozola presented the proposal from Auto Owners Insurance for construction of an office building on a vacant site in the Eagle Creek Business Park. Gozola reviewed the site plan, building elevations, and noted areas reserved for future expansion. Planning Commission recommended additional roof articulation and the applicant has agreed to the change. With that, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project. Dan Keefe, Real Estate Development and Acquisition Manager for Auto Owners Insurance spoke on behalf of the applicant, thanking city staff for their work to bring the application to the Council. Mr. Keefe reviewed the company’s business and the planned use of the building. Councilmember Bloyer, seconded by Councilmember Smith, moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2015-65 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD PLANS FOR THE AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE BUILDING. MOTION PASSED 5 – 0. ITEM 15: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICATION SIGNS – ORDINANCE 08-124 Community Development Director Klatt reported on Planning Commission discussion and recommendations for the proposed ordinance, noting that there were concerns that monuments built around the signs could get too large. Discussion held concerning the difference between monument and subdivision signs, how signs would be measured, and number of signs allowed. Klatt noted that the sign ordinance defines how signs are measured. Councilmember Fliflet stated she is not in favor of submonument signs. Mayor Pearson stated concern over limiting signs with some neighborhoods having multiple entrances. Councilmember Smith added that a 10 foot setback should be included, and signs limited to 24 square feet with two allowed. Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Fliflet, moved TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 08-124 WITH A CHANGE IN THE MAXIMUM SIZE TO 24 FEET, REMOVING LANGUAGE IN C.iv. AND REPLACING IT WITH LANGUAGE REQUIRING A 10 FOOT SETBACK FROM THE STREET. Councilmember Bloyer presented measurements for subdivision signs currently in place in the City and noted that they are not compliant with the proposed ordinance. Bloyer stated that the Council is making decisions arbitrarily. MOTION PASSED 3 – 2. (Pearson/Bloyer – Nay) ITEM 16: BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION Community Development Director Klatt reviewed the request to authorize the hiring of a full time building inspector and stated that the position has been included in the budget for 2015 and proposed for 2016. Building Inspector Chase reviewed data for building permits issued in 2014, year to date 2015 and projections for 2016. Chase also reported on current timelines for plan reviews and issuing permits.