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Mounds View Planning Commission February 16, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 24 subjective decision on the part of the City Council, when the tabled resolution is brought before them for consideration. Commissioner Johnson inquired if this resident’s property was located on the opposite side of new Highway 10. Commissioner Kaden stated he believed all five residential properties were located on the opposite side of the highway. He stated that in his opinion, the proposed signs are not as unattractive as a monopole sign, however, his main concern would be in terms of the lighting. He pointed out that he has driven by the new theater, and these lights are on all night. He stated he would not want to live next to this. Commissioner Johnson stated the lights are not supposed to be directed onto the neighboring properties. Chairperson Peterson stated the light was visible as it reflects off of the atmosphere, in the event there is fog, however, there should be no direct light leaving the site. Commissioner Johnson stated he would be more concerned regarding the golf balls being hit into the backyard, than the billboards. Commissioner Stevenson inquired if this was a legitimate concern, in relationship to billboards. Commissioner Johnson stated there had been some discussion that the billboards would actually prevent the golf balls from being hit out of the golf course. Community Development Director Jopke stated he was aware of this discussion. He pointed out that Golf Course Superintendent Hammerschmidt has been considering the construction of berming along the highway. He stated the proposed billboards are designed to fit in with that berm. Ms. Olsen suggested the Planning Commission include a request to the Council in their recommendation that they consider decreasing the number of billboards to 5, in the event that other alternatives for the fair treatment of Sysco are not available. She explained that this might provide the Council with an option they might not otherwise be aware of. Chairperson Peterson explained that if such a situation were to arise, the Commission could add a stipulation to the resolution, at their next consideration, and recommend this at that time. He stated he was not aware that a specific action at this time would necessarily assist in this issue, however, it may be perceived as unnecessarily antagonistic. Commissioner Stevenson explained that the Commission would recommend that Sysco be allowed to have their two signs, and work this out with the City, thereby, leaving it open-ended. He stated the Council would be aware that one of the solutions would be to drop one of the signs,