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Mounds View Planning Commission February 16, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 16 course is expanded.” He pointed out that for those fifteen years, the City could be looking at a skeleton, single-pole billboard, because the golf course expansion may not ever occur. He stated he did not see any nice designs for these monopole signs, although much time appears to have been spent on the construction design of the other four signs. Mr. Cronin stated they were simply unclear regarding the schedule anticipated for the golf course expansion, adding that it would be an appropriate recommendation of the Planning Commission to recommend that these signs match the others. He explained that this was not a requirement they would oppose. Arthur Dean, representative of Eller Media stated the original intent of the two poles was for construction and maintenance purposes, in that access to this area is somewhat difficult, and they where uncertain of the golf course expansion schedule. He indicated that if the City would like to have brick structures in this area, this could be done, however, they had proposed the single pole structures because of the wetland, and because they were uncertain if they would have to move. He stated they had not wanted to do this type of construction, and then have to relocate the structures for the expansion of the golf course, which would involve a great expense. He reiterated however, if the City would like to have brick structures in this area, this could be done. Commissioner Miller inquired regarding the State criteria for obtaining a permit to allow for the signs. Mr. Dean indicated the City’s criteria for billboards are more stringent than the State criteria. He commented they were confident the State would respond favorably in this regard. Chairperson Peterson stated one of the criteria of the State is that these signs be based in a commercial area. Mr. Dean stated this was correct, however, a precedent had already been set in another city, in a similar situation. Mr. Cronin added that the issue of the dual permitting is not a new issue to the Commission or the staff, and it is addressed in the resolution. He stated they believed that due to the unique nature of the Mounds View Public Facilities Zoning Code, as well as recent actions elsewhere in the Metropolitan area, they were confident they could obtain the necessary permits from the State. Commissioner Miller stated she was uncomfortable with a proposal for six signs, which may effectively cut Sysco out of the picture, although the City Council could overrule their decision in this regard. Commissioner Hegland advised that there should be some solution for the Sysco proposal regardless. He indicated the City could be faced with a request for variance, or some sort of ruling pertaining to the problem with the criteria, if they approve this item.