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Mounds View Planning Commission April 7, 1999 <br /> • Regular Meeting Page 7 <br /> Chair Peterson stated he is unaware of the City setting hours of operation for such a sign. <br /> Commissioner Stevenson stated lighting times are usually only restricted if a ground-mounted <br /> spotlight illuminates a pylon-type of sign. <br /> Commissioner Hegland asked why a variance was requested rather than a rezoning. Ericson <br /> stated the applicant submitted a building permit unaware that a sign would not be allowed. He <br /> explained that a variance application costs less and is more expedient than a rezoning which <br /> involves the adoption of an ordinance which requires a minimum of two City Council meetings. <br /> Hegland stated it appears the problem is that KinderCare is attempting to run a commercial <br /> business on residentially-zoned property. He stated it seems more appropriate to rezone the <br /> property to the actual use. <br /> Ericson suggested this issue be addressed while the Comprehensive Plan is being considered. <br /> Commissioner Miller noted a day care can be operated on residential property. Ericson stated <br /> that is correct and the property would not need to be rezoned. <br /> • Chair Peterson noted at the time of construction, there was no alternative so it may be a little <br /> harsh to force a rezoning at this point in time. He stated it may be more appropriate to consider a <br /> rezoning during discussion of the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Peterson commented on the <br /> importance of signage for a commercial business and stated his support to consider the variance <br /> request. <br /> Commissioner Johnson asked if any change to this property is proposed in the future <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Commissioner Kaden referred to his copy of the Comprehensive Plan and advised it is identified <br /> as Community Commercial. <br /> Hearing no additional pubic input, Chair Peterson closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. <br /> Commissioner Laube stated he would want to be assured the placement of this signage does not <br /> conflict with placement of the trailway. Ericson advised that the trailway would not need to <br /> maintain the signage setback. <br /> Commissioner Stevenson stated this is correct and when the highway is turned back some of the <br /> 100 feet will be brought in closer by means of the trailway, narrowing the current image of <br /> Highway 10. He stated his concerns are well addressed that the sign will not result in a conflict <br /> • with the trailway. <br /> Chair Peterson concurred. <br />