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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 16 Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 8:43 p.m. Council Member Quick noted that Perkins Restaurant had decided to vacate the property on their own. Mr. Hall stated that is correct and Perkins chose not to resign their lease and approached him to sell the property. Council Member Stigney asked if Perkins Restaurant plans to relocate in Mounds View. Mr. Hall explained this was a corporate-owned store. Bob Hajec, attorney representing Mr. Hall, stated Perkins Restaurant had the right to extend their lease another five years and chose not to renew that option. Mayor Coughlin asked about monument signage at the corner and previous mention that it would be included in the Mermaid development He asked if that is still being considered. Mr. Hall stated the monument placement area is “in the works” but he is unsure about the construction of a monument sign. Mayor Coughlin stated concerns have been raised regarding how the statuette will be altered to meet modern sensibilities. Mr. Hall stated there are no iron-clad plans presently but, at the least, it will be removed and redesigned with clamshells, a more modern and conservative look with a softer image. He stated his management staff supports retaining the mermaid in some motif since it has been part of this property since the 1960s. Mr. Hall indicated a willingness to consider public input as well. He noted that AmericInn will not want to be associated with anything that does not reflect a good image and assured the Council they want a prosperous business at the Mermaid as well. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5461, a Resolution Approving the General Concept Plan of the Proposed Mermaid Planned Unit Development. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 658, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1103 of the Zoning Code Pertaining to Fences and Fence Heights. Planning Associate Ericson stated the City Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of this ordinance on July 24, 2000. He explained that the changes contemplated by Ordinance 658 are minimal, however, the consequence is such that the Council may require or allow a fence up to eight feet tall in a front yard to satisfy buffer, screening, or privacy issues. He advised that Ordinance 658 adds the following language to Section 1103.08, Subdivision 3: ‘‘The City Council may require or approve fencing up to ninety -six inches (96") in height in a front yard to satisfy a buffer or screening condition of a development review or conditional use permit.’’