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Mermaid Staff Report October 13, 2008 Page 5 The character of the surrounding area. The proposed retail center would be in keeping with the character of this area as County Highway 10 is the main commercial corridor in the city, and there is another retail center to the north, along with a gas station and four restaurants directly across County Highway 10. The demonstrated need for such use. The Hall’s have a purchase agreement with a developer to purchase the proposed 1.4 acre parcel to redevelop into a retail mall. The developer has indicated to city staff that there are already tenants interested in leasing this space. PUD Amendment Summary: A PUD offers the flexibility necessary to make a good project feasible when it would otherwise be difficult to meet city code requirements. Staff agrees that the parking requirements as indicated in the city code are excessive for this site, especially with the amount of complementary uses, and the relatively small amounts of individual retail space. It appears that amending the PUD to allow retail uses should have no adverse impacts and would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff supports the amendment to add retail as an allowed use in the Mermaid PUD. Deadline for Action: This original application was accepted by the City on August 25, 2008 and in accordance with MN Statute 15.99, a decision shall be made within 60 days of application acceptance. The 60 day deadline for action for this request is October 24, 2008, but the City has exercised its option to extend the timeline for making the decision for another 60 days to December 23, 2008. Planning Commission Action: On September 3, 2008, the Planning Commission unanimously (6-0 vote, Walsh-Kaczmarek absent) recommended approval of the preliminary plat and PUD Amendment. The Planning Commission also recommended approval (6-0 vote, Cramblit absent) of the revised 3-lot plat on October 1, 2008. Alternatives: The City Council may take one of the following actions related to the Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment requests: 1. Approve the Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment as requested. 2. Deny the request. To consider this option, the Council will need to direct staff to prepare a resolution with findings of fact to support the denial recommendation. 3. Table action on the request. This option would be appropriate if the City Council should need additional information or more input before a decision can be made. Recommendation: Approve the Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment as requested. Resolution 7340 is attached for your consideration.