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� � <br />� � � - _ - - -- -` _. . _._ � . __�: ----- ---- - - --- � -- -- =- - -_ <br />� -- - -- -- . __. � ---_- -- - ---- --- ; r �_ <br />P 1 annin <br />g <br />Memo <br />Commission <br />TO: Planning Commissioners <br />FROM: Jim Ericson, Planning Associate <br />SUBJECT; Walgreens Development Proposal <br />DATE: April 1, 1998 <br />Introduction: <br />TOLD Development Company has requested that the City approve a comprehensive plan <br />amendment and rezoning of residential properties to allow for the construction of a Walgreens <br />store at the northeast corner of Highway 10 and County Road I. This case has been discussed at <br />four previous Planning Commission meetings. The only new information that will be presented to <br />the Commission is an update regarding the research done by the American Planning Association, <br />the results of a meeting attended by representatives of Ramsey County, MnDOT, the applicant <br />and City Staff, and an update concerning the possible installation of traffic calming devices on <br />Greenwood Drive. The applicant has provided a reduced-copy site plan showing the proposed <br />right turn lane from County Road I onto Highway 10, which is attached to this report. <br />Background: <br />APA Research. Staff recently received the research performed by the American Planning <br />Association concerning the impact of a new commercial use into a residential area. <br />Unfortunately, the materials we received did not contain anything related to the specific question <br />that was asked. Because of this, I did not attach the research to this report, but it will be made <br />available at the meeting if anyone has an interest in it. <br />Discussion with the Cit,y Attorney: At the last Planning Commission meeting, questions were <br />raised which needed to be addressed by the City Attorney concerning property values and <br />responsibility in the event a mistake or miscalculation is made during the project review or <br />construction. Regarding property devaluation, neither the City nor the developer can be held liable <br />for any real or perceived reduction in property value. For properties abutting vacant land or in <br />close proximity to major transportation arteries or major commercial centers, there is a certain <br />degree of risk that neighboring land uses might change. If done in compliance with the municipal <br />code and State statutes, the act of rezoning a tract of land shall not necessitate compensatory <br />settlements with adjoining property owners. Regarding the issue of liability in the event a mistake <br />