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Mounds View Planning Commission June 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Planning Case IU2006-002: Request for an Extension of approval of an Interim Use Permit for a Billboard location at 5201 Program Avenue. Community Development Director Ericson stated that before the Planning Commission is a second look at the interim use permit and variance for a billboard at 5201 Program Avenue which was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in July 2006. Director Ericson reported a stipulation that the construction conclude by July 4, 2007 could not be met. He explained that Clear Channel Outdoor reported delays are due to tree clearance issues by MnDOT and the rights to take down trees causing visibility issues. He reported Clear Channel has submitted a request for an extension and Staff feels the delays are justifiable. Director Ericson stated staff recommends approval of the resolution to extend the date from July 4, 2007 to September 30, 2007. Commissioner Gunn questioned the purpose of the last paragraph in the resolution referring to the statement “prior to the approval of minutes.” Director Ericson explained the statement is a standard clause in every resolution adopted by the Planning Commission. He stated that often times a month lag time exists between the adoption of the resolution and the time the minutes are approved. He stated this provides direction to staff to get the resolution to the City Council without having to wait until the Council minutes are approved. Commissioner Miller asked if this would give the applicant enough time to take care of the problems they are confronting. Director Ericson replied Clear Channel had requested an extension to the end of August; however, staff added an additional month. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Lang/Commissioner Meehlhause to approve Resolution No. 868-07; a Resolution approving an extension of an Interim Use Permit (IMP) and a Variance for a billboard to be located at 5201 Program Avenue, Planning Cases IU2006-002 and VR2006-005. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. Other Planning Activity A. Housing Replacement Program Guidelines and Criteria. Director Ericson presented the Housing Replacement Program guidelines and criteria updates based on the suggestions and comments received from the Planning Commission on June 6, 2007.