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. Mounds View Planning Commission April 16, 1997 Special Meeting Page 4 suitable for higher intensity purposes and that a portion is not. She explained that any designation made to the property for the Comp Plan would remain on the land whether the theater project goes forward or not. Mr. Jay Anthony inquired if the mixed use/lower intensity corresponds with the area shown currently for the offices. Director Sheldon responded that it did. She explained that using two designations would address compatibility of uses. She added that, in terms of maintaining, and where necessary upgrading land uses and environmental quality, staff wanted to designate the wetland and indicate that it is an area to be preserved. Staff also is suggesting that the City take advantage of the commercial possibilities of the property with its proximity to Highway 10 by switching it from just residential to mixed use. She stated that Goal No. 3 addresses the preservation and protection of property values. She explained the buffer is the technique they would use in order to make sure the neighborhood does not experience impacts that would be detrimental. She went on to note that Goal No. 4 addressed compatibility with features of the natural environment, i.e. designating the wetland. Goal No. 5 is to prevent development which is not accompanied by a sufficient level of services. She added that there is water, sewer and utilities in the surrounding streets so that urban type uses could be accommodated and the checking of parking and access would come with the development review. She explained that this would become part of the Comp Plan if the amendment is adopted. She briefly summarized the description of District No. 1 which is outlined in Exhibit 2 of the resolution which explains that this District is intended to become the City Center, or focal point for the community. She explained, in summary, that staff has prepared a resolution which provides support for the change in the land use and amends the district description and the map in a way that would accommodate this development. The decision on the zoning is separate, but the Comp Plan amendment allows enough room for the proposed development to be considered consistent. She informed the Commission that she thought it was important for them to feel comfortable with this, because whether or not the proposed development is approved, the new designation will continue to be part of the plan. She added that it is Staffs suggestion that the Planning Commission recommend this amendment for approval by the City Council. •