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Mounds View Planning Commission February 16, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 5 Planning Associate Ericson provided an overview of the general requirements of the ordinance pertaining to billboards. He indicated billboards must be located at least 250 feet from residentially zoned property, the minimum spacing between billboards is 1,000 feet, the maximum sign area shall be no more than 700 square feet per side, and the maximum height of the sign would be 35 feet. He stated a copy of this ordinance has been provided to the Planning Commission for reference. Planning Associate Ericson advised that Eller Media has presented the City with a proposal for billboards on the golf course site, and has provided renderings of the signs for the Commission’s review. He indicated these renderings were an accurate representation of what was being proposed at this time. He stated Eller Media was proposing six signs, which are all of a similar nature. He pointed out that these are not the typical type of billboard, and very dissimilar to the standard single-pole, metallic type billboards normally seen. He explained that the proposed billboards were designed to be more environmentally friendly, and to fit into the environment of the golf course. Planning Associate Ericson commented that all parties had been very clear in their sentiments regarding billboards, in that they are not desired or wanted, however, they are viewed as a necessary means to assist with the generation of finances at the golf course. He explained that this is the reason the City is considering this proposal. Planning Associate Ericson stated the City Council approved a resolution that authorizes this venture with Eller Media, and authorizes the application for the Interim Use Permit. He stated at their last meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance 637, which added language into the Zoning Code allowing for billboards in the Public Facilities and Conservancy Recreational, and Preservation Zoning Districts. He advised that this is an interim use, and some language in the Code would require to be amended to reflect this. He provided the Commission with a revised resolution, which changes the wording from “Conditional Use” to “Interim Use.” He explained that this is considered an interim use because there is an associated time line, which is a fifteen- year period, after which, the permits will expire. He advised that a conditional use does not expire, therefore, the City Attorney has assisted in the drafting of this language, and has recommended the term “Interim Use” be utilized. Planning Associate Ericson indicated that Ordinance 644 directs staff to review the interim use of the billboard against the standards and criteria set forth for a conditional use, in that there are both adverse affects criteria, and general conditional use criteria which must be examined. Planning Associate Ericson stated there were five adverse affects criteria for Planning Commission consideration. He indicated one of these criteria is the relationship of the use to the Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the City’s Comprehensive Plan does not address billboards, therefore, there is no inconsistency in this regard. He advised that with regard to the geographical area involved, this is the area on which the billboards would be located on the golf