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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - AUGUST 6, 2003 2 3. The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of . the zoning district in which the property is located. Commissioner Larson asked if the All American Engineering property was a conforming use. Mr. Hellegers replied it was grand fathered in and it was allowed as a current use. Commissioner Larson expressed concern about the looks of the outdoor storage at the All American Engineering site. Chair Sand asked if it was proper that the non-owner of a piece of property apply for a sign variance. Mr. Hellegers replied this situation had occurred in the past, and it was acceptable. Chair Sand stated he did not have any problems with the lnsty-Print sign, but he had a concern about grandfathering in the All American Engineering sign. He stated he would not have this concern if each property submitted its own request, but one property owner should not apply for both property owners. Mr. Hellegers noted there would be one sign that would serve both businesses, and the proposed sign would be more attractive than the existing sign. He indicated the older signs presently on the property would be removed. He stated if there were issues with the All American Engineering storage, the City had other ways of dealing with this type of a concern. Commissioner Larson noted maintenance was lacking in this area and it needed to be . addressed. Chair Sand requested staff inform Ramsey County about the condition of the easement. Commissioner Zimmerman stated he believed that separate applications should have been submitted. Mr. Hellegers stated he would look at the zoning for All American Engineering and check to see what the Ordinance said at that time and if they were not in compliance, he would turn this over to the Code Compliance Officer. Chair Sand asked if they could put a condition on this that All American Engineering had to clean up their property before the sign could be put in. Mr. Hellegers replied they could do it, but it could present problems. Commissioner Modesette expressed concern about the height of the sign and asked if it would block Carroll's Furnitute sign. Mr. Hellegers stated he believed it would not block the Carroll's Furniture sign, and the owner of Carroll's had indicated he had no problem with this variance as long as it did not block his sign. Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the variance to come forward and make comment. . Dale Beane, owner ofInsty-Prints, stated his proposed sign would not block the Carroll's Furnitute sign. He noted All American Engineering was not paying for any of this sign, but All American Engineering had agreed that he could remove their existing sign and put up a new sign. He stated he was not getting any compensation from All American Engineering for this sign.