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Mounds View City Council July 10, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 2 1 Mr. Jhanke thanked the Council and added he does not care how long someone talks as long it is 2 said in few words. 3 4 Acting Mayor Stigney noted he had asked Economic Development Coordinator Backman if he 5 has looked into any alternate options for the Community Center and he hopes Economic 6 Development Coordinator Backman brings something forth on the 17th. 7 8 Ken Glidden, 5240 Edgewood Drive, stated he objects to the time limit on public comments. 9 10 Acting Mayor Stigney stated that in acting practice, the Council appreciates comments and 11 listens to citizens’ full concerns. He explained why there is a 3-minute limit. 12 13 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISNESS 14 15 There were none. 16 17 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 18 19 A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 6875 Approving 20 an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a Billboard at 2200 County Road 10 21 22 Community Development Director Ericson stated that before the Council is a request from Clear 23 Channel Outdoor for a billboard at the Mermaid location. He stated the City of Mounds View 24 adopted an ordinance dictating where billboards could be located. He stated the Council 25 recommended the site at 2200 County Road 10 as a place where a billboard could be relocated. 26 He stated this is one of the sites where Clear Channel has a lease. 27 28 Director Ericson stated on June 21st and July 4th, the Planning Commission approved the CUP 29 but had issues with the questions regarding visibility. He stated that a neighboring property 30 owner did not have issues with the billboard as long as it was 45 feet high. Director Ericson 31 stated the Planning Commission did not approve the variance of 45 feet citing lack of hardship. 32 He added that Clear Channel has appealed the decision. 33 34 Director Ericson pointed out the table shown in the Staff Report regarding the requirements and 35 noted all are satisfied except for the height requirement. 36 37 Director Ericson stated the City is considering various criteria such as adverse effects and the 38 Planning Commission has done the first half of the work. 39 40 Director Ericson stated the Planning Commission has considered the following criteria: 41 1.Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan; 42 2.The geographical area involved; 43 3.Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed, 44 4.The character of the surrounding area; and 45