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Mounds View Planning Commission March 15, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 3 Planning Associate Ericson stated the two billboards proposed for the Sysco property are to be constructed of steel, and be of a monopole double-faced “V”-shaped design. He indicated the Planning Commission has expressed a significant concern regarding this type of typical billboard design and the fact that it would be aesthetically inconsistent with the billboards to be constructed on the adjacent Bridges Golf Course property. He advised that because billboards are conditionally allowed as interim uses, the City has the ability to impose reasonable design requirements with the granting of the permit. Planning Associate Ericson explained that in addition to the siting criteria, Ordinance 644 requires that the requested interim use permit be reviewed in the context of a conditional use. He indicated staff has examined this item in terms of the adverse effects criteria, as well as within the context of the Comprehensive Plan and the health, safety and general welfare of occupants on surrounding lands. Planning Associate Ericson stated with regard to the adverse effects, staff does not believe that the two proposed billboards would be a detriment to the area, or to the subject property. He indicated that in terms of the general conditional use permit criteria, the use would not create a burden on public facilities, and it would be consistent with the City Code, as amended with Ordinance 644, and not cause any traffic congestion or hazards. He explained that the Comprehensive Plan does not specifically address billboards, and in that respect, staff is of the opinion that the use is not inconsistent with the Municipal Code. Planning Associate Ericson stated the proposed signs are to be located adjacent to, and north of, Highway 10, which is in compliance with the ordinance. He indicated the two signs would be more than 1,000 feet apart, however, one of these signs would not be 1,000 feet from the nearest billboard, which would be located on the golf course property. He stated the maximum sign area and height would be consistent with the Code, and the sign faces would be angled and oriented toward Highway 10. He indicated it is not believed the proposed billboards would obstruct traffic or traffic patterns, or be intrusive to the vehicles travelling along Highway 10. Staff feels that this interim use permit request is consistent with the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and Ordinance 644. Planning Associate Ericson stated the Planning Commission recommended that both applicants, DeLite and the City, work out an arrangement that would allow the six billboards on the golf course and the two proposed on the Sysco property to co-exist and be consistent with the City Code. He explained however, it does not appear this can be achieved, due to the proposed locations of the billboards on the golf course, which could not be further shifted without placing a billboard in a green or on the fairway. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has drafted Resolution 606-00, which recommends City Council approval of the interim use permit for the two billboards on the Sysco property, contingent upon stipulations. He explained that the first stipulation indicates the proposed billboards should be designed to be consistent with and aesthetically complementary to the billboards approved for the Bridges Golf Course, and final design approval would be given by