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Mounds View Planning Commission Regular Meeting I;^ _ � ( _ ; r �- , .�: - - : . . _ Apri15, 2000 Page 24 Discussion Regarding a Variance Request to Allow for a Reduced Minimum Spacing Between Two Billboards. Applicant: DeLite Outdoor Advertising Company, Inc. The applicant was present. Planning Associate Ericson gave the staff report as follows: The applicant, DeLite Outdoor Advertising, is requesting a variance for a reduced minimum spacing requirement to approximately 550 feet, to allow for the siting of a billboard at the southeast corner of the Sysco property. This issue has been before the Planning Commission at previous meetings, and the Commission recommended to the City Council that the interim use permit be approved subject to the applicant applying for and obtaining a variance from this provision, which would allow Sysco to have two billboards on their property. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has examined the e�cisting property, and the hardship that was evident in relation to the seven criteria that are set forth in the City Code, pursuant to State Statutes. He indicated staff looked at the individual criteria, based upon what has occurred in the past with regard to the siting of the billboards, and in terms of the basis for the hardship, which would necessitate the approval of a variance. Planning Associate Ericson advised that if the Planning Commission has any questions regarding the criteria, or feels that an individual criteria requires to be further addressed, this could be discussed at this time. He indicated staff is seeking direction from the Planning Commission regarding whether or not these findings would be suitable for a resolution, and if so, staff would draft a resolution for action at the April 19 meeting, which would approve the variance as requested. Planning Associate Ericson indicated this was not a public hearing, however, sta#� would send out notifications to the property owners, and have sent a notice to the newspaper for publication which will occur on Thursday, therefore, there will be proper notification for action at the next meeting. He explained that this was another notice that had not been published by the Focus Newspaper. Paul Radamacher, representative of DeLite Outdoor Advertising stated on behalf of Sysco and DeLite, he would urge the Commission to vote in favor of this request at the April 19 meeting, He stated they concur with staff and their findings at this point. Chairperson Peterson clarified that the location of this billboard would be in the corner of the southern portion of the Sysco property. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was correct. He explained that the parking lot extends down into the corner of the lot along Highway 10, and there is a very small piece of land adjacent to the parking lot, before it slopes down into the stormwater pond. He stated the applicant is proposing the sign be located in this spot, just off of