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Mounds View Planning Commission February 16, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 7 which has been revised to reflect the new language pertaining to interim uses. He explained that there is one stipulation, which indicates that if the billboard vendor is unable to obtain a permit from MNDot, the permit issued by the City would become null and void. He noted that staff was not aware if MNDot would approve these permits. Chairperson Peterson opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. Commissioner Berke indicated the Planning Commission had previously voted unanimously in opposition to this entire consideration. He stated the City Council had voted in favor of the matter, and inquired why they were not taking the responsibility for this decision, but rather, directing it back to the Planning Commission. Planning Associate Ericson explained that the Planning Commission is required to provide a recommendation on any specific land use planning case, such as conditional use permits, zoning permits, and any items of this nature. He pointed out that the Commission may very well make the same recommendation as they previously provided, however, they are required by their Bylaws to make a recommendation on all such planning cases. Jonelle Anderson, 2341 Laport Drive stated her home was one of the five houses located to the south of the golf course. She stated she was concerned that her property value would decrease as a result of this proposal. She explained that no one would want to purchase a house that has a billboard visible from its back window. She commented that she would not, and the Commissioners probably would not, either. Ms. Anderson stated she was also concerned with regard to golf balls in her yard. She stated she has complained about this every year, and is consistently informed that if golf balls are in her yard, they are being intentionally hit there. She inquired what would prevent people from hitting the golf balls onto the billboards, and causing even more problems. Ms. Anderson stated now that the highway has gone through, there is apparently sufficient traffic to accommodate such advertising. She inquired in light of this, why the residents have no sound barrier in front of their properties, along the side of the road. Chairperson Peterson stated the City has requested a sound barrier in this area for many years, however, they have always been turned down. He explained that MNDot has indicated legal technicalities, in that they have not actually modified that section of the Highway, therefore, they are not required to build a sound wall. Ms. Anderson stated this area has certainly been affected by the other modifications to this highway. Chairperson Peterson agreed. He stated he believed there has been some change in thinking at the State level, and it is possible that a sound wall may be constructed at some point in the future.