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Mounds View Planning Commission April 7, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 13 i stated they are usually at least 14 feet off the ground which allows a ten-foot ladder to be in place without ready access from the ground. He stated another option is to place the sign directly on the ground with a lattice bottom. Mr. Cronin stated they understand they are guests and are concerned with addressing all issues. Chair Peterson stated if signs are approved, he would be very vocal should trees need to be removed. Hammerschmidt stated he shares that concern but believes an agreement can be reached, if approved. Hammerschmidt stated the next step will be to apply for a variance and submit an application. Then it can be debated by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Laube stated that he would like to see the type of signage style and size being proposed when the application is submitted. Mr. Dean explained the signs are very site specific so it is difficult to create a sign that would work in all locations. Mr. Cronin stated if they were to be awarded the bid, they will be able to provide more design details when the sites are identified. 411 Hammerschmidt suggested he prepare a bigger layout with photos of the site that could be presented to provide a more clear idea of the site. Also a proposal could be submitted with several vendors making a presentation of what they would erect. Commissioner Miller stated the Planning Commission has been addressing how to prevent billboards from cluttering Mounds View and now they are being asked to consider multiple locations within one site. Commissioner Stevenson stated if any of the sites are approved, having pictures or video of the site would help the Commission to address impacts to surrounding areas. Hammerschmidt agreed and stated the placements identified on the map are very preliminary in nature. He suggested that pictures be created of computer generated signs on these sites. Commissioner Miller stated her support for Hammerschmidt's suggestion to rank the sites and also include a sunset provision for the billboards. Commissioner Stevenson asked if the Planning Commission is being asked to make a general consensus statement. Ericson stated there are several elements related to capacity. He advised there is a current Code requirement to allow no more signs along the freeway unless advertising the use on the property. Therefore, a variance or a Code amendment would need to be considered to make it allowable. Ericson stated in the CRP District, it is possible for someone to • propose a development plan. He suggested the Code limitation be addressed as well as the signage issue within the CRP District and approval of a development plan.