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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, March 14, 1988 Page 3 . CASE #88-01 (Cont'd) Planner Bergly reviewed the background of this case noting that Council had initiated a Rezoning of this property from R-l to 1-2 and, should the Rezoning be approved, the requested variance for Landscaped area would be unnecessary. He further advised that should the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, relating to driveway widths, be approved, the requested variance for driveway widths on this site would be unnecessary. Bergly explained the Planning Commission had reviewed the site plan at their meeting of 3/2/88. Commission recommended approval of the site plan, contingent upon: the Landscape Plan be approved in its finalized form by the Planner, applicant obtain a driveway access from the County for review by staff, and that the drainage plan be reviewed and approved by Rice Creek Watershed and the City Engineer. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Case #88-01, Site Plan Review for the Minnesota Department of Transportation Truck Site, located on County Road I, contingent upon: 1. Planner review and approval of the finalized landscape plan; 2. Applicant submission to the City of an approved permit for driveway access from Ramsey County; and 3. Review and approval of the drainage plan by Rice Creek Watershed District and the City Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . LIGHTING AT DAYBRIDGE DAYCARE; HAMLINE & 96 Planner Bergly advised Council he had researched the lighting situation at Daybridge Daycare Center, located at the intersection of Hamline Ave. and Highway 96. Bergly explained he was advised by the Zoning Administrator the City had received several complaints relative to the intensity of the lights on the front of the building. He noted the Ordinance addresses the direction of the lighting by stating: "In all districts, lighting shall be so arranged as to direct light away from adjoining lots and public streets. The source of illumination shall be hooded, concealed or controlled in a manner so as not to be visible from adjoining lots or streets." It was the Planner's opinion the lights are excessively bright and he was unable to offer suggestions, at this time, as to how the lighting could be corrected. Bergly stated he has discussed this matter with Mr. Pedersen, developer of the site. and Pedersen advised he would research options to reduce the intensity of the lights. RES. #82-64; ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS FEE INCREASE Council was referred to a letter from Electrical Inspector Gunnar Pettersen, 3/8/88, requesting an increase in the fees charged for electrical permits. . Pettersen advised the fees have not been increased for approximately six years and that he was requesting all communities he is employed by to increase the fees. He noted that Shoreview has already adopted the new fee schedule and the State Board of Electricity will be increasing fees to electrical inspections effective April 11, 1988. Council discussed how the fees increases would impact the cost for new home construction; Pettersen advised the new rates would be approximately $15.00 higher for permits and $5.00 higher for inspections. Moved by Sather, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 88-12, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 82-64. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REQ. PKING LIMITS; COUNTY ROAD F, TIX Council was referred to a letter from Don Tix and Ken Zarling, dated, 3/10/88; both gentlemen reside on County Road F and are requesting Council consider signs on County F. placement of limited parking . Don Tix advised Council the parking situation is due to the parking problems at Mounds View High School. Clerk Administrator Morrison advised County action would be necessary to post signs on this street and that the County requests a motion from Council on this matter.