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Mounds View City Council January 22, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 9 Michna which consists of $4,956.77 for accrued and unused vacation time and $8,066.80 for fifty-percent of accrued and unused sick leave for a total of $13,023.57. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5519, Authorizing the Severance Package for Pat Michna. Council Member Marty thanked Pat Michna for doing an excellent job for the City. Assistant to the Administrator Reed told Council Pat Michna will be formally recognized before Council on February 12, 2001. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 672, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1106 of the Zoning Code Pertaining to Home Occupations. Community Development Director Ericson explained Ordinance 672 was sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for additional review. There were minimal changes made to the Ordinance involving a couple of housekeeping issues, a change to on street parking, an increase in signage from one square foot to four square feet, and a change to allow for a sign within five (5) feet of the right of way. The Planning Commission felt one square foot of signage was insufficient. Staff has since heard from residents concerned for allowing signs within five (5) feet of the right of way. Residents have indicated allowing a four square foot sign within five (5) feet of the right of way gives a home-based business more visibility and residents are concerned they would have signs invading the neighborhood. Staff feels there could be problems if the change to signage is allowed but this is before Council as the Planning Commission recommendation. Council may either table the issue for further discussion or could take action tonight depending on Council opinion. Council Member Quick inquired as to whether Council could approve the Ordinance taking out the change to signage. Community Development Director Ericson indicated Council could eliminate the change to signage and approve the Ordinance. Mayor Sonterre noted there have been some concerns voiced for allowing a change from one square foot to four square feet but the greater concern is for the placement of the sign. A sign on a house or garage is not as imposing as a sign in the front yard. The Planning Commission did a good job with the Ordinance by eliminating on street parking but allowing a sign within five feet of the right of way poses some concern. Council Member Marty left Chambers at 8:05 p.m. and returned at 8:08 p.m.