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-Mr. Nelson had satisfactorily addressed: all three questions which <br /> had to be answered in :.the affirmative for -the. City to ;grant this <br /> variance; and <br /> =precedents have been set' for- allowing double garages in that. same <br /> block and, in .fact, the ' current. C-ity . Zoning- Ordinance requires double . <br /> ..garages for all new construction: <br /> Motion carried unanimously_._ <br /> The Mayor- noted the Commission vigilance related to signage they <br /> perceived, to - be nonconforming, around the . City. Mr. Childs reiterated <br /> that if , the Vargas -signage on the real estate office at 3909 Silver Lake <br /> Road is not constructed in a manner consistent with the City:' s <br /> requirements by May 10th, the . ,matter would be referred back .to- the <br /> Commission at their May- meeting for consideration of removal of the sign <br /> altogether. Councilmember Enrooth - indicated he was. glad to hear that <br /> because he perceived the problem with signage at that location had <br /> dragged on for over five years and he -thought the sign area. should just <br /> be leveled off if- satisfactory signage is .not provided by this tenant. <br /> Commissioner Hansen was thanked for his report. <br /> COUNCIL REPORTS <br /> Resident Explains Why 'City Portion of the State' s Right-of-Way Is Not* <br /> Mowed <br /> Makowske said she had_: contacted Larry Hamer to see if .the stretch .of- <br /> unkept area between Highway 88 and Old Highway 8 near the <br /> vacated Medtronics building.,couldn' t be mowed--by City crews. - <br /> David Haystay, 3635 Chelmsford Road N.E. <br /> indicated he was present to discuss the proposed parking <br /> ordinance but because he worked for the Minnesota Department <br /> of Transportation, perceived he might- be able to shed some <br /> light on this .issue; <br /> said that particular stretch of state right-of-way was one of <br /> urban lower frequency travelled areas which the state had <br /> reserved for the .Pheasants Unlimited program, which state <br /> highway crews may not mow. until 'August lst .each year.. <br /> Manager Reports ' St. Anthony Reconstruction Project Has. Not Been Given <br /> Final State Inspection to Date <br /> Mr.' Childs said he knew there--was a . great deal of - interest- in having the <br /> above done and he . .indicated to.- Councilmember Makowske he would be. <br /> contacting. the. City Public -Works Director for further information as to <br /> when the inspection would be completed. <br />