Agenda - Council - 10/01/1996 - Special

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Chairperson BaWden a_4ced what the Planning Commission's thoughts were regarding the 10 additional feet needed. Commissioner Deemer statad the appIicant could look it over and come back for a variance or a change in the site plan. Mr. Dolphin requested the Planning Commis~on approve the site plan subject to moving the building over 10 feet. Commissioner D~mer pointed out the high water table in that area, and that City services were not available at this time. Comm/ssioner Jeir;en asked if the elevations were correct ~ far as direction. Mr. Dolphin explakned that the drive-up fide'faced west on Highway #10. Commissioner Jemen asked about the metal siding. M~. Dolphin explained that they recently changed that exterior finish fi-om wood, as the wood appearance did not last. Commissioner Thomd explained that he preferred the metal siding. Motion by Comml.qsioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Holland to recommend that City Council grant site plan approval to the site plan proposal for the Burger King faculty contingent upon compliance with the City Staff review letter dated August 27, 1996, and. the condition that the applicant can meet the 80 foot setback fi-om the right-of-way. Further Discussion': Mr. Dolphin clarified that the metal siding was acceptable. Motion carried.' Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawdea, Commissioners LaDue, Holland, Deemer, Jensen, Terry, and Thom& Voti~.gNo: None. Absent: None. Case #7: Request for a Conditional IJse Permit for an Off-Site Advertising Sign; Case of ttolm's Super Bowl, Inc. Tim Holm of I--Iolm's Super Bow[, Inc. explained that he has renovated the building since taking ownership. He explained that Holm's Super Bowl, Inc. is in a nice area of Ramsey, and he is working to upgrade the business image. Mr. ~olm explained that Holm's Super Bowl, Inc. needed exposure to attract new customers. He expressed that he wanted the facility to be brought to higher standards. Commissioner Jensen pointed out the location of current signs, inclu .d~g the one located on Rivet'dale Drive. Zoning Administrator Frolik explained that the bowling alley is located on Lot 1. She stated that City Staff appreciated the efforts that the applicant has put into the property. Ms. Frolik explained that the Dubats property has an 84 foot sign and a 24 foot sign, and City Code allows one freestanding sign not to exceed 100 square feet on each commercial parcel. Ms. Frolik pointed out that the proposed sign would be a third sign on this par~/, totaling 180 square feet. Ms. Frolik cautioned the Plannkng Commission that this would be a precedent setting decision. Planning Commission/September 3, 1996 Page 7 of 14 7