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. ,.-.:-___ _ Gity of Mounds View Planning Commission Report Meeting Date: October 17, 2001 Item # 9 Title: DISCUSSION REGARDING A REVISED SITE PLAN FOR THE OFFICE BUII,DING UNDER CONSTRUCTI4N AT 7664 GREENFIELD AVENUE, REAPPROVAL REQUESTED BY TONY MEZZENGA (PLANNING CASE DE00-002) Inhoduction: As was discussed at the last Planning Commission meeiing, a snag has developed concerning the construction of the office building at 7664 Greenfield Avenue. Specifically, upon seeldng an access pernut from Ramsey County, Mr. Mezzenga was told the driveway could not be located where the plans indicated due to the presence of an LP4 Manhole Curb Box Inlet. That's county-speak for a storm sewcr catch basin. At last communication with the County, we were told that the catch basin cannot be moved or altered, so the driveway must move to either side, or to Greenfield Avenue. Discussion: �' ,} As a resul� of this new development, it is quite obvious that something has to be resolved as to the ` r. ' location of the driveway. There are three five di�erent options, three of which involve a relocation, one which would iavolve the reconstruction of the storm sewer (which has not been completely ruled out) or the last option, which would be to not approve a change in the location of the driveway. I would caution the Planning Commission that wtule the last option is an option, it is not an advisable option. �i • O t_ ip on 1• Move the access driveway to the west, toward Tom Thumb. If this is the chosen option, the access would take out two parking spots and would result in a very unconventional entrance configuration. (Refer to the example.} A variant of this option would be to take access from Tom Thumb, though this would not improve the geometrics of the entrance and would cause the driveway to be located only three to four feet away from the County Road I right of way. Ontion 2. Move the access to the east, toward Greenfield Avenue. The impact of this option would result in the parking lot only 7 feet from Greenfield Avenue. Unfortunately, the variance approved by the Planning Commission only allows for a I O-foot parking Iot setback. In addition, the curb cut would only be 25 feet from the corner where a SO-foot setback is required. That would mean another variance. Oation 3. Reconstruct the catch basin. This is the best option as it would not involve reconfiguring the access, the parlang lot or anything else. Having aiready spoken to the Ramsey County Traffic Engineer, i can relate that tlus option will be highly unlikely, though one that will necessitate additional consultation with the County.