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, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 12, 1976 Page five Case No. 76-34, Leslie Nordin - Variance for Location of Garage Prior to Construction of Resl~ence on Floral Drive Wingert referred Councl I to sketch of II-acre tract on which Nordin requests to locate a storage garage. Wingert reviewed the Board of Appeals (9-19-76) and Planner (10-1-76) reports and Planning Commission Minutes of 10-5-76, and moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the variance to locate the garage on the property, as shown on the sketch submitted, prior to construction of the house, provided that al I vehiCles (mobile home, corn planter etc.) be stored In the garage, eliminating outdoor storage on the site, and that the garage not be used as living quarters; variance approvai not to exceed twelve (12) months and is subject to review at the end of that period. Motion . carried unanimously. Case No. 76-35, Minneapolis Hide and Tallow - Building Permit Wingert reported that he and three Planning Commission members visited the Mlnneapo! is Hide and Tallow site on Saturday, October 8th to see the existing operation and locations of the proposed additions whiCh. are proposed to improve air and water quality. Wingert described the proposed construction and referred Councl I to plans submitted, reporting that the Planning Commission considers that the construction proposed Is not expanding the business, but to Improve air and water quality (non-conforming In L-l zone.) Council was referred to letter of 10-12-76 from Tlbor Kosas, Division of Air Quality, and to letter of 10-8-76 from Donald R. Madore, Metro- politan Waste Control Commission, and to Planning Commission's recommen- dation (Minutes of 10-5-76). After discussion, Wingert noted that the on-sight visit by the Planning Commission was satisfactory, and moved, seconded by Crichton, that Coun- cil approve issuance of the Building Permit pursuant to plans dated 10-5-76, with condition that construction plans be signed by registered engineer. Motion carried unanimously. In further discussion, Crichton asked what complications there might be If lots on which Minneapolis Hide and Tallow buildings are located were consolidated Into a single parcel; noted that buildings cover- several platted lots, overlapping lot lines etc. Council expressed concern when and If a portion of the property were sold, possibly with a building on it, causing a non-conforming situation re set-back from property lines. Wingert felt that only a minor purpose would be served by a consolidation at this time; City would always have control as to building occupancy and lot spilt at time of sale. OTHER BUS iNESS Case No. 76-37, Blue Fox Inn - Replacement Sign Wingert reported that the Blue Fox Inn has requested approval of a temporary slgn,d~rlng period of construction and approval of a 23' high replacement sign. Wingert advised that former sign, on the canopy pylo~ was 22' In height; new proposed sign Is 23' high (Internally lighted), to be located 25' ... from LexIngton property line and 20' from Grey Fox Road property line. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve a height variance of 6' (sign to be 22' In height) as shown on the site plan; curb to be wrapped around base of standard; Including sign In the landscaped area. Motion carried (Wingert, Woodburn, Crepeau votIng In favor of fhe motion; Crichton VOTing in oppOSiTion'. Wingert movad, seconded by Woodburn, that Council ~pprove business Identification temporary sign until November 15, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF CLERK ADM IN I STRATOR CHARLOTTE MCN i ESH Temporary Signs - St. Paul Book and Stationery McNlesh referred two temporary sign applications from St. Paul Book and Stationery to Council for approval; St. Paul Book Intends to use one. of them during Its sale (Oct. 21 through Oct. 25). 't was noted that one of the signs Is the one previously used by St. Paul Book -5-