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Mounds View Planning Commission March 1, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 sign location because the overpass would block any view from the north. He explained that they could move approximately 40 to 50 feet from the property line, which would provide an acceptable location for a two way sign, however, there would only be 500 to 600 feet between the signs. He pointed out that with the 1,000-foot spacing requirement, one of the applicants would have to either obtain a variance, or lose a sign. He advised that State Code calls for a 500- foot minimum spacing between signs, therefore, Sysco could install a sign in this location if they obtained a variance, for which they would have to show a hardship, which may exist in terms of their internal traffic circulation. Superintendent Hammerschmidt indicated another factor that may come into play is that during the initial consideration of the signs, one of the primary criteria was the design, in terms of offering something unique. He stated they were proposing this on the golf course property, and they would like to obtain some agreement for similar designs on the two signs proposed for the Sysco property. However, it would be very difficult for Sysco to provide the same type of sign facing. He explained that the monument style sign they were proposing for the golf course would cut approximately 50 feet into the property, and this would be prohibitive for Sysco, if the sign would have to be constructed within the existing parking area. Chairperson Peterson inquired regarding the accessibility and ground conditions of the westernmost site proposed on the golf course. Superintendent Hammerschmidt indicated there would be hydrological studies of the entire area. He explained that this site was all upland, and was bermed up at the time the drainage was excavated, therefore, access would be fairly easy. He noted that it would be much more convenient to obtain access from the Sysco property, and this might be worked out at some point. Peter Coyle, representative of DeLite Outdoor Advertising and Sysco Foods stated a set of plans has been submitted to the City that reflect the monopole structures that would be proposed for the Sysco property. He explained that those signs reflect the comments that Superintendent Hammerschmidt eluded to, which is the need to ensure there is clear space under the bottom of the sign and to allow safe mobility of trucks in the parking area. He stated these plans have not yet come before the Planning Commission, in terms of a formal review, however, the Interim Use Permit process is pending. He advised that the design of the signs was an issue that required further discussion. Commissioner Johnson inquired if they were proposing a monopole structure, rather than a monument style sign. Mr. Coyle stated this was correct, adding that they have no other option, given the layout of the Sysco property. Commissioner Berke inquired if there had been any discussion between Sysco and the City since the last meeting of the Planning Commission.