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Mounds View Planning Commission June 21, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 17 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Scotch said the Planning Commission is looking for another option so there is full <br />view of the signs of other businesses. <br /> <br />Director Ericson stated that when he indicated the requirements of the Interim Use Permit <br />application have been satisfied, there is some slight subjectivity with this as well. He indicated <br />that the use would not depreciate the area in which it was proposed and has received feedback <br />from adjacent property owners expressing some concern with the location. When looking at an <br />interim use permit and if the Commission feels the location does pose a depreciatory effect or <br />hardship for adjoining property owners, the Commission can make that statement and make a <br />recommendation to the City Council based on that. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hegland would like to see Clear Channel make an effort to talk to Abbey Carpet <br />and work this out. Mr. Sonterre stated he is happy to speak with him. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson gave Director Ericson the recommendation to City Council that this is not a <br />good location for the sign. It is not in consideration of the property owners of Mounds View. <br />Whether it is 35 feet or 55 feet it is not a good location for the sign. <br /> <br />Mr. Charlie Hall, owner of Mermaid, addressed the Commission. He has owned the Mermaid for <br />33 years. He stated they have grown, and all of his money, wife’s money is in this business. His <br />son is also very involved in the business. There is a hardship for him. They are happy to have <br />the money from the sign because they need it. The sign is crucial to them. Mr. Hall listed things <br />that have happen to him from a business perspective that has added to their hardship. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson stopped the discussion and directed Clear Channel to find out if a new location <br />on the Mermaid property is possible. If the best decision is the location currently recommended, <br />what is the minimum height to eliminate interference with other businesses. Chair Stevenson <br />would like this by the next Planning Commission meeting. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson directed staff to determine the correct location and height for the billboard. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hegland requests to see if there is any way to redesign the support structure so it <br />is no larger than it has to be. Mr. Sonterre explained that each structure is designed to meet the <br />requirements of the customer. He said they strive to make billboards the least intrusive as <br />possible. This particular design was approved by the City Council. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 9:00 p.m. <br /> <br />No motion. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />6. Other Planning Activity <br />