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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 22, 1999 • ( #2530 William Wear, Continued) Weinberger noted that the requested signage would be a conditional use. Tom Barrett, City Attorney, stated that the City Council may elect to revoke the conditional use permit if the owner of the property is not in compliance with the City's terms and conditions. Barrett suggested that the City Council table this item until January to give the property owner time to resolve the situation. Kelley commented that he is not in favor of the type of signage being proposed for this site. Ramhill stated that they have downsized the sign significantly to bring the property into compliance, noting that he is planning to erect a monument type sign. Bill Stoddard, Planning Commission Representative, stated the Planning Commission reviewed the previous resolution that had been approved for this property, which allowed 573 square feet of signage, and the requirements allowed under the current ordinance, which allows up to a maximum of 380 square feet of signage. Stoddard noted that the Applicant has reduced the total signage on this property at the request of the Planning Commission. Mayor Jabbour suggested that the owner of the Conoco Station turn off the canopy lights at • night until the situation is resolved. Ramhill commented that he has attempted to improve the property by removing the old signs and installing a new canopy with recessed lights as well as a new sign. Ramhill indicated that for security purposes a well -lit area is desirable. Ramhill reiterated that he was operating under the assumption that the light situation was in the process of being resolved, and requested that his sign be approved. Mayor Jabbour stated since the property owner is operating with a conditional use permit, the property must be brought into compliance prior to any new conditional use permits being issued on the property. Jabbour pointed out that the existing conditional use permit can be revoked if the property is not in compliance with the required terms and conditions. Flint stated that the light situation is an important issue and needs to be resolved before approval on this application can be granted. Sansevere suggested that Ramhill work with Wear to resolve this issue. Ramhill commented that he was unaware that the lights were an issue with the adjoining land owners. Kelley moved, Peterson seconded, to table Application #2530, 2160 Wayzata Boulevard, • to allow the Applicant time to resolve the lighting situation. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0.