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Mounds View Planning Commission March 1, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 15 had been clarified at the previous meeting, however, he would like to have this reiterated, in terms of how this action differs from the Planning Commission’s opposition to the billboards. Planning Associate Ericson advised that in December, the Planning Commission was requested by the City Council to consider the possibility of allowing billboards in a particular section of the City. At that time, the Commission’s finding and intent was very clear, in that it felt this was not an acceptable use. The Commission passed a resolution indicating their findings, and forwarded this to the City Council. The City Council acknowledged the Planning Commission’s feelings on this item, and proceeded to adopt Ordinance 644, which amended the City Code to allow for billboards, which are now a permitted use in this section of the City, as long as certain criteria are met. Planning Associate Ericson stated one of the roles of the Planning Commission is to review applications in terms of the City Code. He indicated the Commission was considering the application before them in terms of whether or not it meets with the requirements of the Code, and not in terms of whether they desire or approve of billboards, about which, they have been very clear. Chairperson Peterson stated at the last meeting of the Planning Commission, a resident had spoken with regard to the siting of billboards across the highway from her property, and had indicated she found this to be objectionable. He inquired if any similar objections had come forward. Planning Associate Ericson stated he was not aware of any. Commissioner Laube stated he had spoken with a property owner who resided at 2411 Laport Drive, who expressed his disappointment that not all the residents on the north side of Laport Drive were notified regarding this application, and that the notification was strictly within 350 feet of the proposed site. He explained that during the wintertime, this resident would be able to see two billboards from his rear window, and would probably see the light as well. He stated all of the residents who live on the north side of Laport Drive should have been notified. Planning Associate Ericson stated in his understanding, all of the properties on the north side of Laport Drive that abut Highway 10 were notified. There are four properties that do not abut the highway that may also be able to see the billboards. These four properties were not notified. Commissioner Laube indicated this property was the furthest from Highway 10, however, as it extends into the cul-de-sac, the property protrudes outward, and all of the rear windows are facing toward the billboards. He indicated that although this property was the furthest distance from the golf course, it would have one of the better views of the billboards.