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Mounds View City Council July 10, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 3 i S.The demonstrated need for such use. Director Ericson stated the billboard has been deemed inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which does not support billboards. The area is commercial/industrial and there is not any residential zoning in close proximity. He stated Staff did not feel the billboard would depreciate the value of the land on which it is located, but there is a concern about depreciation of the adjoining property. Director Ericson noted Clear Channel has a demonstrated need for the parcel because it is required to relocate four billboards and the Council has authorized a billboard for the indicated location. Director Ericson stated the proposed use would not cause a burden on the City. He stated the billboard would be separated from residential properties and, therefore, would not have an adverse effect. Director Ericson stated it is awell-traveled road. He stated that the after the interpretation of the need and values of the City, the billboard has been deemed consistent with the zoning code. He stated literally speaking, it is not conflicting with the Comprehensive Plan and it would not affect traffic, necessary roads, or utilities. Director Ericson explained that the Planning Commission felt there are some visibility issues and potential for obstruction that would be experienced by the adjoining property owner. He further • noted that the Planning Commission felt there are other locations on County Road 10 that are less detrimental to the adjoining property. Director Ericson stated property owners within 350 feet of the property were notified of the public hearing. He explained that the City Council needs to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation and determine if the billboard is something that should be allowed. He stated the variance will be discussed at the next meeting. Director Ericson stated the draft resolution would deny the CUP based on the reasoning from the Planning Commission. He stated the Council has so far determined the site is consistent where a billboard could be located. He stated the site satisfies all issues except for the 45-foot variance, which was denied by the Planning Commission. Acting Mayor Stigney opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Dan Hall, 2200 Highway 10, asked Director Ericson if all requirements have been satisfied except the question of a potential depreciation problem with the adjoining property. Director Ericson responded that Mr. Hall provided a good summary for the basis of the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial. Director Ericson stated the Planning Commission is worried about the obstructions with the adjoining properties and the proposed location was not the best location on County Road 10. He answered Mr. Hall's question stating all code requirement are met but the potential depreciation is the basis for the Planning Commission's denial.