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Mounds View Planning Commission November 3, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 10 desired a single-family use in the R-2 district. Commissioner Hegland pointed out that the zoning could be changed, and probably should be to prevent these situations. Planning Associate Ericson stated that side by side twin homes in zero lot line subdivisions can be addressed in the R-2 Zoning District separately from this consideration. Commissioner Stevenson commented he would like to see them considered separately, as it would be confusing to group R-2, R-3 and R-4 together, and not include a specific reference to adjoined driveways. Chair Peterson advised if there are zoning incompatibilities, they should be corrected, however, until that time,these situations should still be addressed. He reiterated there were three cases that require consideration, and although this may be a temporary situation, it is subject to the Council's decision regarding whether or not to down zone these properties. Planning Associate Ericson advised this could be done in conjunction with the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, as a logical next step to make the zoning consistent to the land use. He indicated staff would make changes to the proposed ordinance, and bring it forward at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. 7. Staff Reports/Items of Information 110 A. Billboard Update Community Development Director Jopke stated several months prior, staff drafted an ordinance for consideration which would allow for billboards by conditional use permit in certain areas of the community as long as they meet certain standards. He indicated the discussion of this matter was delayed while the City Attorney reviewed issues concerning spot zoning, and whether or not there were any deed restrictions which would prohibit billboards on the golf course property. He explained the City Attorney's written opinion indicates these issues might not be a problem under certain circumstances. .• . . . . . . original ordinance, and for the Planning Commission to provide a recommendation to the City Council in this regard. Community Development Director Jopke stated the City Attorney has reviewed the ordinance and has commented that the conditional use permit process outlined in the proposed ordinance appears to be workable, however, the conditional use permits could not be limited to City owned property. He further commented that due to the zoning of specific properties at the golf course, even if the City grants a conditional use permit, the State may not grant a permit, which would be necessary for this to occur. Community Development Director Jopke pointed out that if the City desires to proceed with • billboards, one alternative would be to indicate the conditional use permit would be granted in the