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Mounds View City Council UNAPPR:01� Se tember 25, 1989 Regular Meeting �7t}.� Il'L.. --------------------------•------------------------------------------------ Page Five Motion/Second: Quick/A'uori to approve Resolution 14. Consideration No. 2536, approving the requested modification to the of Resolution moratorium district to allow the addition of a free- No. 2536, standing sign at Mid -American Auto located at Mid -American 2975 Highway 10, to include that it has been deter- Auto minded the applicant nas demonstrated a hardship, it does not affect the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City, the approval of this does not affect the integrity of the ordinance, and it is consistent with the intent of the ordinance, and waive the reading. 4 ayes 1 nay Motion Carried Councilmember Blanchard voted against the motion. There was considerable discussion before the vote was taken. Councilmember Paone expressed concern that with this exception, others along the Highway 10 corridor might also ask to make chanoes. Councilmember Blanchard stated she agreed with Councilmember Paone's comments and added there is a moratorium in place, and once one exception is approved, it will be very difficult to control. She added this weakens the moratorium and ordinance. Councilmember Quick pointed out the intent was that property could not be improved, and he considers this type of request as not falling into that category. He also pointed out if this is denied, they might lose the opportunity for any improvement to that property. Councilmember Wuori stated in working on the Comp Plan, they worked with the land usage, and did not touch signage. She stated she does not feel this interfers with the moratorium. Ms. Hcen reviewed the conditions under which a modification to the moratorium could be granted. Mr. Mullins explained he bought the business in 1987, and he reviewed the changes he has made since then. He is trying to make improvements to the outside now, and is requesting the sign approval. He explained he has used the temporary sign permit, which is allowed for three 21 day periods per year, and signage-at the roadside does enhance and improve his business; and they have a noticeable increase in sales when the small boulevard sign is in use.