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City Council Minutes October 20, 2003 ............................. Page 3 6.2. business (Riverview Sports). He stated that the applicant would like to place a sign closer to the intersection of Highway 10 and 173~ Avenue. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff is recommending denial of the variance as the applicant does not meet the five findings for granting a variance. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Chad Lundquist, 19509 Boston Street-Stated that he did not receive his notification of the Planning Commission hearing regarding this issue; therefore he was unable to attend that meeting. He stated that many other businesses in Elk River have more than one sign. He stated that he is confused as to why the city recommends denial of his request. Mr. Lundquist stated that his family owns the property that Riverview Sports is located on and he owns the property on which he would like to install the new sign. Ms. McPherson stated that the issue before the Council is that the applicant is requesting an off-premise sign (a billboard). Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Tveite questioned if a condition could be added stating that as long as ownership in the property remains in the family then the sign could remain. Mr. Beck stated that conditions could be added to a variance but he would like to see this item tabled and some findings established for approval. Councilmember Kuester stated that she believes some findings have been met for the variance request. She stated that access and visibility to the business is limited due to reconstruction in the area and a directional sign is needed for area businesses. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL NOVEMBER 17, 2003. MAYOR KLINZING SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Request by Aggregate Industries for an Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for Mineral Extraction, Public Hearing-Case No. CU 03-29 Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf submitted the staff report. Mr. Rohlf stated that the applicant is requesting to expand its existing gravel mine to include an additional 80 acres. He stated that the property is zoned Mineral Excavation Overlay Zoning District and it was included in the city's Environmental Impact Study on mineral excavation. Mr. Rohlf stated that the existing mining operation had no issues for the first two years but in the third year there were noise complaints from surrounding neighbors. He stated there was also a concern with ground water protection. Mr. Rohlf stated that staff has held neighborhood meetings and the issues appear to have been resolved. He stated that Aggregate Industries is opposed to Condition number 10 regarding traffic. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing.