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Mounds View Planning Commission February 16, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 10 City Code must be examined, and there is always the possibility of a reverse vote. He explained that the Commission might not like an item they are voting on, however, if it is allowed by the City Code, oftentimes, they do not have the luxury of denying it, which is one of the difficult positions the Planning Commission faces. Planning Associate Ericson stated Page 8 of Eller Media’s proposal indicates the location of the proposed billboards on the golf course. He stated the spacing slightly exceeds the 1,000-foot minimum requirement, and in fact, the last billboard proposed on this property is in very close proximity to the Sysco property line. He stated this billboard would impact the application that Sysco and DeLite Outdoor Advertising have made with the City, which would be before the Planning Commission at their March 15 meeting. Planning Associate Ericson stated that if the sign locations are approved as proposed, Sysco would be limited to one billboard on their property. He stated it appears there could be room to shift the signs on the golf course property, to allow for a second sign on the Sysco property, however, this possibility has not yet been fully researched. He stated this was something that could be examined. Commissioner Hegland inquired if there was any language in the new ordinance that limits the distance a billboard can be placed, with respect to a property line. He stated this appeared to be the issue with regard to Sysco, in terms of a conflict with the property line. Planning Associate Ericson stated he was not aware of any provision that specifically addresses the distance from a property line. He noted there may be language in the Sign Code that indicates a specific requirement, however, this would be no greater than 30 feet, if there was any reference, at all. Commissioner Hegland stated it would appear language of this nature should be added, to prevent a conflict such as this. Commissioner Johnson agreed. He stated that if there was a restriction within 500 feet of an adjacent property line, they would not have this problem, however, this would probably result in the loss of one sign on the golf course. He suggested they require 500 feet on each side of the property line. He added that if Sysco was unable to place two billboards on their property as a result of this requirement, it would be unfortunate, however, it would be the same situation for the City. Commissioner Stevenson stated he would agree with this. He indicated however, the City Council has already overruled the Planning Commission with regard to the signs, and are proposing six billboards to generate revenue, which could be reduced to five, in order to allow Sysco to have two billboards. He stated the City would see no financial benefit from this, except through the permitting process, and would lose this income.