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AUG. -21' 97 (THU) 16:24 #x TEL:612 421 9511 P. 011 ® Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 1997 Page 11 1 Motion by Horst, seconded by Franzese,to recommend approval of the proposed revision of the 2 Sign Ordinance, Chapter 14, Signs, as presented by staff and the City Attorney. . 3 In response to Gondorchin, Ms. Moore-Sykes explained how the square footage was determined. 4 Motion carried unanimously. 5 Mce Chair Makowske noted this request will be considered by the City Council at their meeting 6 on August 26, 1997. 7 2. Comprehensive Plan Update. 8 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted the July 30, 1997, letter received from W. Paul Farmer, the City of 9 Minneapolis Planning Director, indicating he has examined the review draft of the Comprehensive 10 Plan update and found it to be a professional document,'appropriate for a fully-developed first- 11 ring suburb and meeting the central goal of retaining the village-like character of St. Anthony 12 Village. She reviewed the number of agencies which were sent a copy of the Comprehensive Plan 13 after it was adopted by the City Council. All of those entities have 60 days to respond but so far this is the only response. 40 In response to Commissioner Horst, Ms. Moore-Sykes explained the purpose is to mitigate 16 incompatible land uses between bordering cities. She advised this process is on schedule. 17 IX. COMMENTS 18 Commissioner Horst reported the City is losing Town& Country Foods and commented this may 19 be the start of erosion of the south end as the Comprehensive Plan predicted. He stated this may 20 not impact the tax base but is something to be aware of 21 Commissioner Thompson stated he drove by the Lorenz property and was amazed and impressed 22 with the mini-storage business located to the north. He stated this looked like a super business. 23 Commissioner Franzese asked Staff for an update on Apache Plaza and if Staff had been able to 24 research the commercial lot coverage requirement used by other cities. 25 Ms. Moore-Sykes provided a brief update on Apache Plaza and explained she only had a chance 26 to call one community which had no lot coverage requirement. 27 Commissioner Gondorchin asked about a property on Stinson Boulevard and whether different 28 conditions exist for the fenced portion versus open portion relative to storage of vehicles. He 29 reported the area outside of the fenced area has many totaled out vehicles with no salvage value. 0 Commissioner Gondorchin stated this is very unsightly. 31 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she will check with Staff to determine whether this is a violation of City 32 Code.