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I . .e . . . . . . I. I . . . . . . .e I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 24. 1996 4 UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS AA. Directional Signs for Home Businesses During Bridge Closing Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, explained staff provided direction to Mr. Goserud that a sign along Hamline Avenue similar to a garage sale sign would be acceptable during the road construction. However, Mr. Goserud's signs remained up longer and in additional locations. He explained that Mr. Goserud's SUP and the Sign Code do not permit off- premise signs. He further explained that the bridge will be reopened prior to the City's ability to act on a formal appeal to the Code action, should Mr. Goserud make such application. Mayor Probst explained one of the issues of concern is that Mr. Goserud operates a home occupation and the nature of his sign request would "stretch" the SUP. He expressed concern with how broadly the City should consider distribution of signs since a home occupancy business is involved. Also, the City may receive similar requests from other home occupation businesses. Mayor Probst pointed out that home occupations are to be limited activity that do not require the type of signs being requested by Mr. Goserud. He indicated he is not interested in extending sign permission much further than at Hamline A venue and Highway 96_ Mr. Goserud stated that while he understands these concerns, he believes extenuating circumstances exist since the road is closed. Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the specific sign size and locations being requested. Mr. Goserud stated currently he only has signs in his yard but is requesting permission to erect similar signs (2' x 4') at the intersections of Hamline Avenue and Highway 96, Lexington Avenue and Highway 96, Lexington Avenue and County Road F, and Hamline Avenue and County Road F. He explained he is currently having a plant clearance so he would like to add that notation and add 40% offto tlle signs. Mr. Goserud explained the short time available to sell plantings and his desire to capture the customer's attention. Councilmember Malone concurred it would be a "stretch" to consider this number of intersections and noted that Mr. Goserud already has four signs in his yard when only one is permitted. He asked Mr. Goserud if he would abide by the limit established by the Council and not extend the number beyond that approval. Mr. Goserud answered affirmatively. Councilmember Malone noted there are other home occupation that may make a similar request and not abiding by the limit involves an enforcement problem. He indicated support to consider several signs if the duration is very limited, for the next week or two, until the bridges open. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she appreciates the value of signs but concurs with Councilmember Malone that there is a tendency to erect additional signs in other locations. She stated she would support the request if only for a limited time.