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Mounds View Planning Commission May 6, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 3 There was a problem in that the parking areas were shown to be at the property line instead of set back by the required ten feet. The existing parking lot setback along the western property line is five feet. There is a potential problem in that vehicles parking near the property line would extend too far over the property line encroaching into the neighboring property. Staff recommended redrawing the site plan to show 45 degree angled parking around the proposed addition, which would allow for the continuation of the five-foot parking lot setback from the property lines and the addition of a five-foot sidewalk around the perimeter of the building and show concrete curb and gutter along the north parking lot. Staff recommended the Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 545-98, a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of the development review as requested by Mermaid Inc., with stipulations. Commissioner Miller questioned the fact that the City had allowed the bowling alley to operate in the B-3 zone. Director Jopke told the Commission the City, at an earlier period of time, allowed, without discussion and consideration of changing the code, the bowling alley to operate. He added it would not be appropriate at this time to deny the expansion because it has existed there with no problems. Staff is recommending the Code be amended to allow a bowling alley in that particular zone. Commissioner Stevenson stated his main concern is the parking issue. The fact that all of the new parking would be at the perimeter of the lot, would make it necessary for the bowling alley patrons to walk further to get to the bowling facility. Chairperson Peterson stated the five-foot parking setback from the property lines should be maintained. Commissioner Miller questioned snow storage. Dan Hall, for Mermaid Inc., told the Commission he does the snow plowing for the facility and there is room available on the existing site for snow storage. Commissioner Miller stated because of the allowed use of amusement centers in a B-3 zone it made sense to reconsider allowing a bowling alley as one of the permitted uses in a B-3 zone. Commissioner Miller questioned the outdoor lighting requirements for the building.