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. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-9-90 . Page 7 . CASE #90-04 (Cont'd) The Planner explained the applicant is requesting relocation of the sign due to the proposed signalization of the intersection of Pine Tree Drive and County Road E. He noted the Planning Cotmnission recommen:ied approval of the request with three =nditions. Bergly advised the Planning Corrnnission also recommended the island at the front of the store be removed to accormnodate traffic fleM, with the stipulation that the applicant provide landscaping on the island where the sign is to be located. Mahowald moved, seconded by Sather, to approve Case #90-04, relocation of the. sign for Carroll's Furniture to the east island of the parking lot, approve the front setback variance, not to exceed 5 feet, approve the sign length variance to alleM the sign to be 12 feet 11 inches, based on the fact the minimum sign area does not exceed minimum requirements, and approve removal of the front island to accormnodate traffic fleM, =ntingent upon: 1. The front setback variance for the sign will not exceed 5 feet. 2. The height of the sign will be 16 feet, as required by Ordinance. 3. The applicant will provide a landscape plan for the sign island. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) LEXINGI'ON AVE. Council was referred to the Planner's report dated PIANNING STIJDY 4-19-90, relative to the Planning Commission review RECC:W1ENDATIONS and recormnendations in support of the Lexington Avenue =ncept plans. . Bergly explained the three recommendations for Council =nsideration: 1. That a task force of the Corrnnission meet to provide insight into objectives and recommendations regarding the Lexington Avenue study; either prior to or at their regular meeting in May. 2. That an amendment to the TIF District be initiated :i1nrnediately and put into place as soon as possible; captured tax revenue would be used for public improvements and possible relocation assistance for one or two =ent businesses. The financial consultant advises this =uld be accomplished within 45 days. 3. That a moratorium be placed on any private development within the Planning study Area to alleM plannirlg to continue without the pressure of rraking hasty decisions; Commission con=ed that this action would be in the best long-term interests of businesses and property owners within the area. There was discussion relative to rationale for llnposing the moratorium and the time frame for the plan completion. Council discussed scheduling a joint meeting with the Planning Corrnnission to discuss the Lexington Avenue Redevelopment concept plan and review the recommendations. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to schedule a Joint Worksession Meeting with Planning Commission members on Monday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Hall, to discuss the Lexington Avenue Redevelopment Concept. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . DISC; CREATE Council discussed the recommendation from the Planning TIF DISI'RICI' Connnission to create a TIF District in conjunction with the Lexington Avenue Planning study. Clerk Administrator Berger explained the proposed changes in legislation relating to TIF; in discussions with Financial Consultant Casserly it was suggested no action be taken on this l1I3.tter until the legislative session is =ncluded.