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Mounds View Planning Commission April 4, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson reported Clear Channel Outdoor submitted a request for an Interim Use Permit to site a billboard on Outlot A, Sysco Second Addition, located on the north side of Highway 10 between Sysco and Medtronic. He stated the location is appropriate and the various code requirements and criteria are satisfied. Director Ericson stated this would be looked at using the same criteria as a conditional use permit. He explained the comprehensive plan did not address the issue of billboards. He stated Outlot A is the undeveloped industrially zoned parcel between Sysco and Medtronic and the placement of the billboard here would not negatively affect the subject property or adjoining properties. He stated it did not appear the billboard would be visible from any residentially zoned property in the City. Director Ericson stated there are requirements relative to the facing and design of the billboard. He directed the Commission to the photo of the design. He reported a public hearing is set for April 23, 2007 with City Council. He stated staff recommends approval of Resolution 864-07. Commissioner Gunn commented the Planning Commission is not in favor of billboards; however, the City has a responsibility to move them to designated locations and this is one of the locations identified. She stated this is probably one of the better locations. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek asked if this would be an electronic sign with moving graphics. Director Ericson replied it would be a typical billboard. He explained City Council adopted a moratorium in February 2007 prohibiting electronic or changing message signs in the community. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek agreed it is one of the better sights for a billboard as it is less visible than the others are. Commissioner Cramblit asked how much disturbance it would have on the land itself. Director Ericson verbalized the three conditions to the resolution are: 1) the applicant shall submit a grading plan and a survey illustrating the location of the sign, the location of the access trail, utilities, and limits of tree removal; 2) the applicant shall apply for a wetland alteration permit and also apply with Rice Creek Watershed District if necessary; and 3) the applicant shall have completed the construction of the billboard by April 1, 2008 or the Interim Use Permit shall become null and void, unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has been granted by the City Council; such extension shall be requested in writing and filed with the City Clerk/Administrator at least thirty days before the expiration of the original approval. Commissioner Miller asked if Rice Creek Watershed District would determine if the alteration permit would be necessary.