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-3- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1980 After discussion, it was the concensus of Council that 1) "political signs", be permitted as proposed in Section III A-ld (2) of the ordinance draft. 2) "flag poles" Section IIIA-3g be approved as proposed in the original draft. 3) "area identification signs" be approved; Section V Schedule of District Provisions be amended to legitimize area identification signs if ownership and maintenance can be established. (Lynden to amend ordinance draft accordingly). . 4) "billboards", Section VI-D "Highway Advertising District" be approved as proposed in ordinance draft. Council authorized Attorney Lynden to put draft in ordinance form for Council's second and final reading. REPORT OP VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 80-33, Signage Approval for Land O'Lakes Corporate Offices Miller referred to transparency indicating the four sign locations pro- posed; described the signage as one primary identification sign at the Lexington Ave. entrance, a secondary identification/directional sign at the County Road F entrance and two directional signs (one at County Rd. F and one within the site). Miller noticed that the Lexington identification sign, as proposed, will require a 10' setback variance (lS' from property line) in order to save existing trees. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the Land O'Lakes signage, including the 10' setback variance for the primary identifi- cation sign. Motion carried unanimously. Case No.80-34, Rezoning of Property Ad1acent to Town Crier from 1-2 to B-2 Council was referred to Planner Report of 8-27-80 and to recommendations of the Planning Commission (Minutes of 9-3-80). Miller displayed a transparency of the proposed 2.8 acre parcel proposed to be rezoned from 1-2 to B-2; noted that ownership of the parcel will remain in George Reiling, as does the Town Crier parcel to the east. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends that a quality motel is an acceptable use of the land and recommends the rezoning simultaneously with issuance of a Building Permit for the motel; recom- men's that Council initiate rezoning of the Town Crier parcel to B-2; referred Council to a transparency of the proposed motel site plan which shows the level of development the spplicant proposes to pursue. Edmund Chute, applicant for the rezoning, described the site as excellent for en economy motel; motel will provide medium priced rooms which would be beneficial to the industrial area; sited next to a family style restaurant he said would be advsntageous to both the restaurant and the motel. . Fred Chute (brother) said he currently manages the Cricket Inn in Roseville, explained that the proposed motel will provide rooms at about 3/4 price of full-service hotels; hotel will have comfortable rooms with out the frills. Chute said the motel architect will be Edward Kinney (Houston), the architect for the Minneapolis Hilton; exterior of the motel will be an attractive brick with bronze glass windows; and is proposed as a staged project (66 rooms initially with a SDbsequent ex- pansion to 132 rooms). Crichton asked if the Applicant has submitted a Comprehensive Plan State- ment demonstrating that the proposal ia equal to or better than the plan. (Ord. 213. Section VIII B.d.) answer was "no", not received to date. Reiling advised that he does not own the Town Crier, but feels sure the owners will concur with rezoning of the parcel to B-2.