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Mounds View Planning Commission July 5, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 9 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Scotch asked Mr. Sonterre if he approached the R.J. Riches site on 35W. Mr. Sonterre said they looked at a location that was actually closer to the interstate than R.J. Riches and to push it further off the interstate would not be an acceptable site. Commissioner Scotch stated this is a business that needs help also. She also asked about the parking lot southeast of R.J. Riches that is controlled by the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Sonterre said that if R.J. Riches had unobstructed visibility from the interstate and Clear Channel thought they could sell that location on a regular basis it would have been considered. Relative to the parking lot, they did not have a willing participant in that process. Additionally, the bridge that takes eastbound Highway 10 going over 35W was a significant obstruction to the view. They need a minimum of six seconds read time as one approaches a billboard. One of the factors is they have an asset that had a particular value at the golf course that performed at a specific level. The Mermaid is a significant step backwards in the value of the sign to Clear Channel. It is a factor they must consider over all. Commissioner Scotch suggested the Planning Commission look at other options for the billboard. Commissioner Hull asked what year the initial agreement was signed. Community Development Director Ericson stated the original agreement was with Eller Media in 1999 or 2000. He recommends the Planning Commission take action one way or another regarding the IUP and variance request. Chair Stevenson stressed they need to take one issue at a time. He asked the Commission to rule on both even if it is denied. If the Council so chooses to overrule the Commission if it is denied, he wants the Council to know whether or not the Commission approves a 45-foot tall billboard, if the Council chooses to site a billboard in this location. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 8:03 MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Hegland/Commissioner Miller, to recommend approval of resolution 844-06, a resolution denying the resolution for a variance for a 45-foot tall billboard at 2200 County Road 10, Planning Case VR 2006-004. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Chair Stevenson) Motion carried. Chair Stevenson stated the second resolution before the Commission is for approval of an Interim Use Permit for a billboard at 2200 County Road 10, Planning Case IU2006-001. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Miller/Commissioner Hull, to recommend approval of resolution 845-06, a resolution denying the request for an Interim Use Permit for a billboard at 2200 County Road 10, Planning Case IU2006-001.