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MSP Rezoning& CUP August 23, 1999 Page 5 allowed on Mounds View Drive, the limited visibility associated with the curve of the street creates an unsafe condition which would be avoided with the overflow parking at Silver View Plaza. Access: The site plan before Council represents the wishes of the Staff, the Planning Commission, and residents of the area. One issue of concern was that there be two access points for this property to promote a better circulation and to facilitate emergency vehicle and truck movement. Because of the median between the eastbound and westbound lanes of County Road I in front of the subject property, access to the site from County Road I would be limited to only those eastbound vehicles. It was thought, then, that the access from Mounds View Drive should be made as an "entrance only" with the access onto County Road I be designated as "exit only". The anticipated number of vehicles added to Mounds View Drive as a result of this facility is expected to be low-- less than one hundred per day. Sidewalks: An issue was raised concerning a sidewalk on the property to allow for circulatory walking for residents and their guests, as well as to provide a paved access for people parking at Silver View Plaza during peak periods. Because the applicant does not control either the Silver View Plaza or SuperAmerica properties, there can be no requirement to install a walking path to connect to the subject parcel. The Council can, however, direct the applicant to at least discuss this possibility with the affected property owners. While this issue would be more appropriately discussed as part of the Development Review process, because a conditional use permit is being sought, a requirement can be placed upon the CUP to require sidewalk installation. The development review would identify in exact terms the location(s) of the sidewalk. Other Considerations: Because of the amount of research compiled, publication requirements and discussions held with the Planning Commission, this request will need final action no later than September 27, 1999, the last regular meeting before the 120-day deadline of October 2, 1999. Options for Action: A. If the Council determines that there is just cause and support to approve a conditional use permit and rezoning for this development proposal, the following would need to occur: 1. Direct staff to draft Resolution 5345, a resolution approving of a conditional use permit to operate a 48-room, senior assisted living residential facility, with stipulations if any are necessary. 2. Open the public hearing and introduce the first reading of Ordinance 631, an ordinance rezoning property located at 2670 County Road I from B-2, Limited Business Commercial, to R-4, High Density residential, either as presented or as amended.