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Mounds View Planning Commission July 21, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 14 ill Mr. Pinkerton stated that he would attempt to engage one of their potential care providers to address the Commission and provide more information regarding the operation of the facility at the following meeting. 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 legal matters pertaining to the billboard issue were presently being reviewed by the City Attorney's office. He stated that one of these issues related to the deed restrictions, which may prohibit billboards on the golf course, based upon the way this property was dedicated and received by the City. He noted this issue might raise some spot zoning questions, and that the City Attorney's office was attempting to locate the deeds pertaining to this property. He explained that this information was necessary prior to proceeding with the potential ordinance. He stated that he had discovered through discussion with Mike Cronin, that if the matter goes forward,they would like to consider the possibility of a monumental type billboard, in which the billboards would be constructed side to side, and at an angle greater than 35 degrees. He stated that III this would create more visual impact on the community,which is the intent of the industry, but offered many things in terms of a landscaping base,and the opportunity for some type of a monument between the signs which could be quite nice. He stated that the other issue was the potential spacing of the billboards, and that John Hammerschmidt had indicated, in order to maximize the locations of billboards on the golf course, a 1000-foot spacing would be preferable to 1500 feet. Jopke stated that the ordinance relating to signage at PF or CRP zoned districts had been drafted and was before the Commission for consideration. He stated that these two ordinances were not tied together, and could move forward independently, if the Commission so desired. Commissioner Stevenson stated that he did not want the citizens of Mounds View to think that this process was to allow billboards on Highway 118. He explained that the process they were undertaking was due to the necessity to clarify the City Code in regard to signage. He stated that he would like to proceed in the matter. Chair Peterson stated it was the consensus of the Commission to proceed with the ordinance pertaining to PF and CRP Districts, and directed staff to prepare a resolution for consideration at the next Planning Commission meeting. 10. Staff Reports /Items of Information • A. Previous Council Action