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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 14, 2021 6:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 13 20. LA21-000032 – AL AZAD, 165 BEDERWOOD DR., VARIANCES – Continued potentially encroaching and at the front of the property; this property is not harming anyone by their location. Curtis explained the way the Applicant has the proposed home oriented puts that home’s rear yard abutting the rear yard of 3580. Al Azad, 165 Bederwood Drive, tried to look into remodeling the property and brought a few people out who told him he is wasting his money, and that it is a good thing to rebuild the house. As for the garage, the roof is connected but the garage is detached right now; it would be an enhancement to the neighborhood if they put a nice house there. Johnson moved, Printup seconded, to approve LA21-000032, 165 Bederwood Dr., Variances VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 21. LA21-000035 – DARRIN ROSHA O/B/O ORONO STATION WEST, 2160 W. WAYZATA BLVD, VARIANCE Barnhart presented a summary packet of information to the Council. Orono Station is seeking variance approval for second free standing sign that is 95.79 square feet where 63 square feet exists, and three canopy signs where two are permitted. They also request variances for the canopy to be lit. Staff supports the number of free-standing signs (2) and the number of canopy signs (3), however Staff does not support the lighting of the canopy nor the increase in size of the signage for the free-standing sign to 95.79 square feet. A monument sign size and the changeable copy signs comply with the Code if the Council were to approve the sign area. Planning Commission reviewed this at the May meeting and recommended approval of the sign package as presented; they did not see an issue with the larger sign area, recognizing the characteristics of Wayzata Boulevard and also some competition further down the street in Long Lake. They also put some weight behind what Marathon proposes or requires from a sign package perspective for their brand. Barnhart is looking for direction from the Council on either drafting a resolution of approval or a resolution of denial. Crosby asked if Marathon has regulations on the sign size. Barnhart replied they have certain parameters they look for in their franchise agreement and certain standards they look for. Mayor Walsh said it is interesting as they do not have a lot of commercial in Orono. As long as it is in character with what is in Long Lake along the boulevard and they are not creating something crazy, it would seem to fit and be just fine. Johnson noted the sign on screen is smaller than the Holiday in Navarre. He does not concern himself with what Marathon wants. Crosby and Walsh agreed.