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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2000 ( #2530 William Wear, continued) Weinberger stated the sign has not changed, but a brick planter 3 feet in height is proposed to be located under the sign. Flint stated he is willing to vote in favor of the application although the sign may not be what he would like to see on the site. Flint noted the business owner has been cooperative with the City throughout the process. Kelley liked the idea of a planter base, but overall disapproved of the new sign because it would be too tall. Mayor Jabbour stated that the Council would like the bricks to be masonry bricks and the plants to be tended to. He also indicated that the sign height is not the City's ultimate design standard for the Highway 12 area, but it is much improved from the former pylon sign on the property. The City will be developing design standards in the near future. Hawn noted that the Conoco has collateral signs (e.g. an ATM banner) that should come down. Weinberger stated all signage must be in conformance by March 31, 2000. • Mayor Jabbour stated that all collateral signage must be removed before March 31, 2000 as a condition of approval of the variance. He also stated that the Council would like to see the sign with modest illumination only during business hours, and with flowers planted and tended to in the base, or a plan approved by the City. Flint moved, and Sansevere seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 4420 granting a variance to Municipal Zoning Code Section 10.61, Subd. 3(A). Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1. Kelley opposed. 4. #2540 Bradley Hoyt, 2523 Kelly Avenue - After - the -fact Conditional Use Permit Mr. Hoyt was not in attendance but was represented by Mr. Sheridan. Mr. Sheridan requested that the application be tabled. Mayor Jabbour noted the applicant would need to provide a letter to the City of Orono to extend the application deadline. Mr. Sheridan stated he would be willing to write a letter to Mr. Barrett, on behalf of Bradley • Hoyt, to extend the application deadline.