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~ =- Arden Hills Council 9 october 13, 1992 Mark Osojnicki, an owner of Mr. Movies, asked if the length of the variance could extend as long as Mr. Movies occupied the space. Attorney Filla explained that if a nonconforming use is allowed, typically the intent is that it be a temporary situation with a limited duration. Mayor Sather advised that in the past, other nonconforming sign situations have been made to comply or requests for variances have been denied because there has not been justification for allowing them to remain even temporarily. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Mahowald, to approve the request for a sign variance, relative to 1160 West County Road E, with the conditions that: 1. The variance will terminate when Mr. Movies' existing ten-year lease expires, or when Mr. Movies vacates the property, or when any tenant changes occur within the entire building at 1160 West County Road E, whichever occurs first. 2. Prior to termination of the variance, a signage plan for the entire building is to be submitted to the City for reconsideration. .- 3. The use of the existing pylon sign in front of 1160 West County Road E is to be limited to --- exclusive use by TCF bank until the variance terminates and a new signage plan is considered. Based upon the rationale that: 1. The leasing arrangement between the owner and the tenants relied upon signage allowed by the City in the past. 2. Allowing the sign nonconformity for a limited time will recognize Mr. Movies' investment in existing signage. 2. This compromise will lessen the nonconforming signage situation at 1160 West County Road E. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). REOUEST TO PURCHASE CITY PROPERTY Administrator Person reported the City has learned of a developer's interest in purchasing a parcel of City-owned land, which has been used in the past as a lift station but is now abandoned. She explained that some of the issues which need to be discussed are the costs involved in removing the lift station, and determination of a current property value, park land fees, development fees, etc. She asked for direction from Council as to whether they are . interested in selling the property, and if so, who is to ',,' negotiate the matter with the interested buyer. ; ~i Attorney Filla noted that this type of sale is not SUbject~:r to the usual public contracting laws and does not require ,u, submittal of sealed bids. He suggested investigating how J