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City of Mounds View Staff Report <br /> June 3, 1999 <br /> Page 2 <br /> current sign code technically does not permit any signage in the CRP or PF zone. Under the <br /> above scenario the code could be amended to allow billboards in PF and/or CRP districts if a <br /> conditional use permit is obtained. It was unclear whether MnDOT would approve permits in the <br /> CRP or PF districts. The Planning Commission at that point directed staff to talk to MnDOT <br /> about their requirements because it doesn't make sense for the City to go through a lot of effort <br /> to amend its ordinances or rezone property if the state will not issue permits. <br /> Subsequently I talked to Gary Ericksen and Mike Constant from MnDOT. They both indicated to <br /> me that MnDOT would not issue permits for billboards which were not in commercial or <br /> industrial zoning districts. They were not aware of any permits that have been approved on <br /> public golf courses. They indicated that the state does not have any control over how cities zone <br /> property but they indicated that they have denied billboard permits where it appeared that <br /> properties were rezoned solely to allow billboards. They also indicated that courts have upheld <br /> denials the last three times they were challenged. <br /> During the staff review and research that has ocurred two areas have been identified which <br /> should be addressed even if the billboard issue is not. These are as follows: <br /> 1. Is the Golf Course properly zoned?The City should consider rezoning the golf course property <br /> from CRP to PF. Golf Courses are not specifically permitted in the CRP district. Major <br /> recreational use facilities are permitted but not defined. The definition of a recreation field or <br /> building does include golf courses. Golf Courses are specifically permitted in PF districts. <br /> 2. Should the sign code be amended to allow signs in CRP and PF districts?Technically Mounds <br /> View's sign code does not permit any signage in CRP and PF districts. Therefore existing signs <br /> at the golf course, City Hall and at parks are in violation of the sign code. <br /> Requested Action: <br /> Prior to staff spending additional time on this issue, staff would like additional direction from the <br /> City Council about what issues if any staff should continue to pursue. <br /> RickpY Jo ke Comunit Development <br /> evelo ment Director <br /> p � <br /> C:\OFFICE\WP WIN\WPDOCS\6799BB.RPT <br />