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Mounds View City Council March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 15 • scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on Wednesday, March 15, however, the Commission was concerned that their recommendation of approval of the six billboards on the golf course not hamper Sysco from achieving the two billboards they are requesting on their property. He indicated this was matter was discussed with Golf Course Superintendent, John Hammerschmidt, in terms of a possible shift in the spacing to provide for the 1,000 foot separation. He stated that after researching this matter, Superintendent Hammerschmidt advised that the spacing of the signs and their proposed locations were relative to the physical features on the golf course. He indicated that if the signs were shifted to allow for the two signs on the Sysco property, and maintaining the 1,000-foot separation, one of the billboards would be situated in the eighth green, which would not be feasible. Planning Associate Ericson stated the Planning Commission has recommended to the City Council that the two parties work together to determine a solution. He indicated both Superintendent Hammerschmidt and the representative of Delite Sign Company were agreeable to this, and both felt that this matter could be resolved. Planning Associate Ericson stated on March 1, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the request for the Interim Use Permit be approved. He explained that this recommendation was also based in part on Ordinance 644, which requires that the adverse effects criteria be considered with regard to the billboards. He advised that this pertains to how the use impacts the relationship to the Municipal Comprehensive Plan, the geographical area involved, the character of the surrounding area, and whether such use will tend to depreciate the area. He indicated the Planning Commission, in reviewing these items, felt that the installation of the billboards on the golf course property would not have an adverse impact upon the golf course itself, or upon neighboring properties. Planning Associate Ericson stated the Planning Commission also reviewed the general conditional use permit criteria, which must also be examined pursuant to Ordinance 644. He explained that although this is an Interim Use Permit, the Ordinance indicates that this use be reviewed in the same manner and context as a conditional use. He advised that the Planning Commission considered the eight separate criteria that are presented in the City Code for conditional uses, and felt that the proposal, as presented by Eller Media complied with these conditions, and were consistent with the City Code. He stated that in light of this, and the willingness of both parties to work together on their separate applications, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Interim Use Permit. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has drafted Resolution 5419, which approves the Interim Use Permit for six billboards to be constructed on the Bridges Golf Course property, with stipulations. He indicated the first stipulation indicates that the billboards shall be designed and constructed as indicated within the Eller Media proposal, dated January 14, 2000. He pointed out that if the Council desires to dictate that all six billboards be constructed of exactly the same materials, such language should be added at this time, as this is not specifically stated in the resolution. • Planning Associate Ericson stated the second stipulation indicates that the locations of the proposed billboards are to be as indicated on Page 8 of Eller Media's proposal. He stated the last