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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 22,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3088 Michael Kuruvilla, Continued) <br /> Curtis stated the temporary sign ordinance states that the area of the sign shall not exceed 32 square feet, <br /> which could be used as a guide. <br /> Rahn inquired when they are planning to move their establishment. <br /> Kuruvilla stated they would like to be in the new location by the end of April. <br /> Bremer noted once a permanent sign is erected,the temporary sign would need to be removed. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is proposing to reuse the area of the existing sign, which is four and a half by <br /> 9 feet. Curtis stated if the posts are removed, a new monument sign would need to be constructed. <br /> Curtis stated a variance to the size is required because the property is located within a residential zone. <br /> Kempf moved,Fritzler seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3088,granting of a <br /> conditional use permit and sign variance for temporary signage no larger than 32 square feet to <br /> be erected on the property located at 850 West Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the applicant <br /> obtaining licensing with the Department of Human Services and a maximum enrollment of 69 <br /> students. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 10. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS JANUARY 25,2005 AND FEBRUARY 14,2005 <br /> Rahn stated he attended the January 25th meeting and noted that the Vogstrom application was tabled <br /> due to the absence of the applicant. <br /> Fritzler indicated he attended the February 14th meeting,with the Vogstrom application being tabled to <br /> the February 21'meeting to allow Council Member Sansevere an opportunity to vote on the application. <br /> Fritzler stated there were issues with relocating the house closer to the public access in order to save an <br /> oak tree and that payment was made to the neighbor in reparation on the tree removal. <br /> Gaffron stated the restoration plan was approved by the Council,with the motion to adopt the resolution <br /> failing 2-2. <br /> Fritzler stated the Council was in favor of the sponsor panel proposed by the Orono School District <br /> provided the language, Support the Spartans,be incorporated. Fritzler stated Eden Prairie is currently <br /> being sued for selling off-site advertising,which was the rationale used for eliminating billboards. <br /> Fritzler noted the McDonald application was approved,the Interspace West application was tabled to <br /> allow the applicants time to redesign the office condominiums, and the ZB Construction application was <br /> tabled due to parking and elevator issues. <br /> PAGE 24 <br />