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Mounds View Planning Commission July 7, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 23 9. Special Planning Case No. SP-071-99 Consideration of a proposed ordinances amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code pertaining to Billboards and amending the Code pertaining to signage in the PF and CRP zoning districts. Community Development Director Jopke stated that the City Council had requested staff and the Planning Commission continue to look into and make recommendations concerning amendments to the sign ordinance. He stated that these amendment were to allow limited billboards in certain areas of the community, and to allow signs in the PF (Public Facilities) and CRP (Conservancy, Recreational and Preservation) zoning districts. Jopke stated that he had drafted two ordinances to facilitate Planning Commission discussion of these matters. He stated that the first ordinance deals with billboards. This ordinance was drafted after discussions with a representative from the billboard industry, and after reviewing state rules and • ordinances from the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. He stated that he had discussed the issues with Mike Cronin, a consultant representing the billboard industry, and had considered his suggestions when drafting the ordinance. He provided the Commission with a copy of the draft ordinance, and reviewed its components. Jopke stated that the ordinance attempts to provide all of the billboard standards and regulation in one space to provide ease of administration. He stated that the Conditional Use Permit for billboards, if granted, would expire when the billboard lease expired, and would be null and void if any required state permits were not obtained. Jopke stated that the location requirements, pursuant to Council direction, were defined as the City owned property along or north of Highway 118. He stated that billboards should be oriented to Highways 118 or 35W and be at least 250 feet from residentially zoned property. He added that billboards could be located with zero setback from streets, but may not overhang the right-of-way. Jopke stated that one of the suggestions for the spacing of billboards was 1500 feet measured along side of the same roadway. He stated that he had discussed the matter with John Hammerschmidt who had indicated that 1000-foot separation would be preferable to maximize the number of potential billboard sites. He stated that the maximum area of signs should be 700 square feet, but that temporary extensions would be allowed, as long as they don't exceed 25 percent of the sign area or certain dimensions. He stated that these requirements are based on standard billboard sizes and practice, and consistent with requirements in other communities.