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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, June 9 Page 5 Miller said he disagrees with attaching conditions of this type; explained this is a "land use" issue; explained that two-family residences are permitted on this land in this district; noted there is enough land for two single-family homes - City Ordinance does not limit the number of people, or cars, in single-family homes; explained this is a legitimate land use in the district; noted only two homes have a legitimate concern re this proposal; noted the proposed house can only be seen from 2 lots; noted it is a unique and isolated lot, meeting the requirements of the zoning ordinance and the application should be addressed as a land use issue. . Hansen moved to amend the motion as follows: "to approve issuance of a Special Use Permit for a two-family dwelling for a five-year period. subject to: 1. House is owner-occupied by the applicants' (Finns). 2. No more than two cars are parked outside of the garage, on a permanent basis. (2 in garage - 2 outside). 3. No more than 4 valid noise complaints in a six-month period (separate incidents). Amendment was seconded by Peck. (Applicant Finn agreed to these points). Roy Anderson said he appreciates the efforts at compromise; noted that previously the applicants were in no mood to compromise; feels there is always room for compromise; said they would be happy to consult with the applicants and the Council. The motion on the amendment carried unanimously. (5-0) In discussion, Council discussed justification for a "valid complaint", and who would be the judge. It was the general consensus that the Council can determine if a complaint is valid. Peck moved to amend the was seconded by Sather. Woodburn, Hansen voting motion to change the time limit to 10 years. Motion Motion on the amendment carried (Peck, Sather, in favor; Hicks voting in opposition). (4-1) Original motion, as amended, carried (Hansen, Sather, Peck, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; Hicks voting in opposition). (4-1) Case No. 86-21. Setback and SiRn Area Variances for Site SiRnaRe - Northwoods Office Park. Opus Corporation. Council was referred to the signage plan for Northridge Office Park which includes two area identification signs and directional/informational signs for Building #1. Miller explained that one area identification sign is oriented toward I-694, the other toward Red Fox Road and Northwoods Drive - both conform to the size requirements. The sign on Red Fox Road and Northwoods Drive is proposed to be located 20' from Northwoods Drive right-of-way and IS' feet from Red Fox Road right-of-way (25' setbacks required). Miller explained that the two temporary "For Lease" signs require area variances; a 48 s.f. temporary sign is proposed, oriented toward I-694, and a 96 s.f. temporary sign is oriented toward Red Fox Road (32 s.f. is permitted). . Miller reported that the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals recommend approval of the setback variances for the area identification sign at Red Fox Road and Northwoods Drive, and the area variance for the temporary sign at I-694. Miller reported that the Board of Appeals also recommends approval of the area variance for the Red Fox Road temporary sign; the Planning Commission recommends denial of this area variance. Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the setback variances for the permanent area identification sign. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Tim Murnane, Opus Corporation, explained that high speed and distance from the traffic lanes are the reasons for the size variances requested for the temporary "For Lease" signs. Murnane noted that the ordinance permits a 32 s.f. construction sign and a 32 s.f. real estate sign at each frontage road; feels that one larger sign would reduce the sign "clutter" and provide better sign visibility; explained that they only want what has been previously allowed at other development sites; noted these signs are temporary and will be removed when building is rented; purpose of the sign is to advertise the space available.