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Mounds View City Council July 27.2009 Regular Meeting Page 7 • MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve First Reading of Ordinance 831, Amending Chapter 1103 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to address 36 inch or less diameter Satellite Dish Antennas. Council Member Stigney stated why he finds satellite dishes to be an eyesore. AMENDMENT MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve First Reading of Ordinance 831, Amending Chapter 1103 of the Mounds View Zoning Code to address 36 inch or less diameter Satellite Dish Antennas, revising Subdivision 3a to add "or a front or side yard abutting a public street." Mayor Flaherty stated he felt the suggested amendment was too restrictive and noted that in some cases the front yard is the only location they can be placed to obtain reception. A resident stated his preference to locate a satellite dish on the top of a 20-foot shed rather than to install it on his house or purchase a pole. Council Member Mueller stated several residents have public streets on two sides of their home so the amendment may restrict their ability to get reception. • Ayes - 1 (Stigney) Nays - 4 Amendment motion failed. Council Member Stigney stated again he finds it aesthetically offensive to see satellite dishes in the front and side yards, or in trees. Ayes - 4 Nays -1 (Stigney) Motion carried. 6. First Reading of Ordinance 832, Revising Chapter 1116.02 of the Zoning Code to Add Day Care Centers as a Conditional Use in R-1 Districts in Public Buildings, Schools, and Religious Institutions. Community Development Director Roberts presented the amendment to allow day care centers in R-1 districts and semi-public buildings as conditional uses. He suggested a revision to Sub. 8 to indicate: "day care center or nursery serving more than 12 persons" to ensure it applies to larger sized operations. If fewer than 12 persons, a City license would not be required. Council Member Mueller referenced Subdivision 8e, and requested that the word "children" be changed to "persons." The Council also agreed to change the words "play space" to "activity area." The Council discussed nursery services that are provided during church-related events where they • may not have the required 40 square feet of fenced outdoor play space. Community Development Director Roberts noted the ordinance relates to Monday through Friday operations.