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