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Mounds View Planning Commission August 4, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 22 stated that it relates to all existing signs within the City that are technically not in conformance with the ordinance. Commissioner Kaden inquired if Ramsey County were to allow people to place advertising signs at this location,would this be permitted under the ordinance. Jopke stated that he did not believe they could,but reiterated if it was the desire of the Commission to include more limiting language to the code amendment, it could be done. Commissioner Laube stated that they could indicate that signage which pertains only to the City. Commissioner Kaden stated that he did not think this was necessary. He stated, if Ramsey County desired to erect a sign, such as park identification, he would be agreeable to that, however, definitely not advertising. Acting Chair Stevenson stated that the language should refer to all of the non- conforming signs of this type. He inquired if this might be too limiting, and result in having to be more specific with all other types of non-conforming sign. Jopke stated he did not believe so. He stated what they were attempting to do with this particular ordinance, is to define what are appropriate signs in these two specific districts. He stated he thought they could outline specific requirements in the use regulations. He suggested they include language at the end of each subdivision, to indicate "the signs shall identify and relate to the activity, which is intended upon the site." MOTION/SECOND:Laube/Berke. To Approve Resolution No. 592-99, a Resolution Recommending Approval of Ordinance No. 637; as Amended to Include the Language Following Each Subdivision to Indicate the Signs Shall Identify and Relate to the Activity Which is Intended upon the Site, an Ordinance Amending the Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Pertaining to Permitted Signage in PF Public Facilities and CRP Conservancy, Recreation, Preservation Zoning Districts; Planning Case No. SP073-99. Ayes—7 Nays—0 The motion carried. 9. Staff Reports /Items of Information A. Previous Council Action Community Development Director Jopke reported on City Council action from their meeting on July 26. He stated there was approval of the oversized garage at 8059 Red Oak Drive. He stated the Council approved the conditional use permit for Thrifty Car Rental located at 2975 Highway 10, with stipulations. He stated the applicant would come before the Council and request reconsideration of a stipulation relating to truck, trailer and recreation vehicle rentals. Jopke stated there was approval of the conditional use permit for the outdoor produce stand at the Holiday Stationstore. He stated neighboring residents appeared at the meeting and indicated their concerns in regard to existing noise problems with the station, and the property owner was currently working with the residents to resolve these issues. He stated they had the second reading and approval of the ordinance pertaining to the permitted uses within the B-2 Limited Business District, which relates to educational and instructional facilities.