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Minutes of Reg~lar Council Meeting Page five January 13, 1975 If area for model mobile homes is in an area not yet approved, plan must be submitted for approval. StatistIcal Survey re McDonalds In review of survey submitted, Lynden requested that an additional survey be conducted on a weekend, probably noon and ni~ht on a Saturday. Feyerelsen agreed to request Mounds View students to conduct this additional survey, and moved that Council authorize the payment of $12.98 to Jeff Bentler for expenses Incurred In conducting first survey. Motion was seconded by Wingert and carried unanimously. . GSA Property Sale After discussian of answers received to informational questions re 35 acres for sale In the arsenal grounds, and Lynden's opinion that InvestmenTs of Village funds in property should serve pUblic purpose and should not be speculative, Council took no action to pursue purchase of the property. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY Treasurer O'Kei Iy reported no Investments since the last Council meeting. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals . Case No. 74-~9, Amber Construction Company - Sign Variance Wingert reviewed Board of Appeals and Planning Commission recom- mendations th~t Council approve the 4' x 8' non-conforming sign, as proposed, meeting the 25' setback requirement from both streets. Wingert noted that a simi lar request for this type of sign was denied rec9ntly because Councl I felt a 4 sq. ft. sign would be as effective, and not obJectionable in a residential area. After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that be- cause of the specific location of this sign, Council approve the variance for the Ambe~ Constructiqn Company 4' x 8' sign; sign to be located at least 25 feet from property line of both streets; sign to be permitted for a period not to exceed 18 months. Motion carried (Feyereisen, Crichton, Woodburn voting In favor of the motion; Crepeau and Wingert voting in opposition). Case No. 74-40, Arthur H. Lewis - Front Setback Varianc~ Wingert referred Council to the Board of Appeals report (1-6-75) and Planning Commission Minutes (1-7-75). Mr. Grekoff, builder for Mr. Lewis, was present and indicated there would be no problem In locating house I~ to 15' from north property, as recommended by the Planning Commission. After discussion re determination of "front property line" as the west side of the lot, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council approve the 10' front setback variance, as requested; house to be located 10' to 15' from north property line. Motion carried (Wingert, Feyereisen, Crepeau, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; Crichton abstaining). . Case No. 75-1, Variance for Lot Sp 111' and Consolidation Wingert referred to the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 7, 1975, In which the Planning Commission recommends Council approval, in concept, of combining Lot 7 (Bussard Addition) with Lot 9 (Prcposed Lametti Addition) and that a letter be sent to Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lametti re this action by the Council. He ex- plained that formal application would be made after negotiations and agreement with Mr. Lametti have been completed. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Clrchton, that Council approve the lot spl it and consolidation, as described, In concept, and authorized McNiesh to convey Council's action to Mr. Lametti and Mr. Anderson by letter. Motion carried unanimously. It was noted that a park dedication would be required re property to b~ purchased from Lametti; Council suggested 10% of purchase price be payable to the Village at the time of approval of lot spilt and consolidation. -5-