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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, January 6, 1988 Page 4 CASE #88-01 (Cont'd) Chairman Curtis continuing this matter until such time as • the following items have been accomplished: 1. A landscape plan has been submitted and reviewed by the Planner; advised applicant that the landscaping could be of a decorative nature at this time, rather than for screening purposes, due to proposed County Road I improvements which are pending. 2. Shoreview has been contacted, to determine zoning status of adjacent land to the north of the site, and, had reviewed the proposed plans for modification of the site; comments or concerns are welcomed. 3. An opinion from the Village Attorney has been received, as to whether or not the parcel should be Rezoned, as the present use is more commonly associated with an industrial zoning district, rather than a residential district. There was discussion regarding the variance request for a wider driveway; it was the consensus of the members that the applicant should demonstrate sufficient cause for justification of the wider access. It was noted that a factor such as the turning radius of plowing equipment encumbering traffic flow along County Road I, could be considered as a valid reason for the request. MnDot representatives advised they they currently stop the traffic flow along County Road I, using flagmen, to allow the snow plows to exit the premises. The Chairman questioned if postponement of this matter, for one month, would hamper their construction plans. MnDot representatives advised a delay would not cause them a hardship. Meury moved, seconded by Petersen, that Case No. 88-01, Site Plan Review for Expansion of MN/DOT Truck facility on County Road I, be tabled to the next regular meeting of the Commission to be held on February 3, 19988, at 7:30 p.m. , at the Village Hall, pending receipt of the additional information, as requested and recorded in the minutes this date. Motion carried unanimously. (8-0) Member Petersen stated that he would not usually favor a motion to table, however, he voted in favor because the applicant advised it would not hamper construction plans. There was discussion relative to the proposed driveway variance request, and retention of the second driveway for employee access. Martin moved, seconded by Petersen, that Commission recommend Council request the Planner contact the County and State Highway Departments to determine what their minimum and maximum driveway width requirements are, and, direct the Planning Commission to study and compare information with our current zoning code requirements to determine if an amendment to the Arden Hills Code would be appropriate. Motion carried. (8-0) SPEC. EVENT SIGNS Councilmember Winiecki reviewed the Commission proposal sent to Council, relative to amending the Sign Ordinance as it relates to Special Event/Temporary Signs permitted per year in the Village. Winiecki explained that Council reviewed the survey information compiled, and the Commission recommendation; consensus was that a more lenient policy should be studied. It was suggested that either a longer period of time than 10 days per permit issued, or a longer time span between permits issued should be included in the amendment.