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Mounds View Planning Commission December 6, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Four • Commissioner Jones pointed out there is an existing sign on the property, and they have previously denied the request of Mid-American Auto for a similar change. Commissioner Miller also pointed out the denial on Mid-American Auto. She stated an appeal could be made to the Council. Based on previous practices, she feels this request must be denied. Commissioner Zollner stated she feels this would be an improvement to the existing sign, but she does not feel the five conditions for an appeal are met. She pointed out they have operated with the existing sign for many years, and it was okay up until now. Commissioner Jones stated the intent of the ordinance is not to stop everything completely. Commissioner Zollner stated they could possibly look at not being able to market new products as a hardship. Commissioner Miller responded she did not see any undue hardship. Chair Mountin stated a waiver would weaken the integrity of the ordinance. • Ms. Hren pointed out the moratorium will end this coming April. Motion/Second: Miller/Zollner to approve Resolution No. 275-89, recommending denial of a request by Firstar Bank for a waiver of the Highway 10 moratorium district requirements, Planning Case No. 285-89. 3 ayes 1 nay Motion Carried Commissioner Jones voted against the motion, stating he does not believe the moratorium is intended to restrict normal operations of businesses in the area, and by denying this, they are restricting the ability to do business. He stated he feels they have demon- strated a reasonable hardship , as the current sign is not clearly readible, and he does not feel approval of this request would have an impact on the integrity of the moratorium. Ms. Hren advised the public hearing before the Council is scheduled for December 11. •