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Mounds View Planning Commission September 3, 1997 <br /> iRegular Meeting Page 6 <br /> Planning Commission Resolution 529-97, a resolution recommending approval of a minor <br /> subdivision request of MSP Real Estate to combine the two vacant parcels south of the <br /> apartments into one lot, provided staff has resolved the two issues described, subject to <br /> stipulations, as amended. <br /> Ayes - 4 Nays - 3 (Stevenson, Brasaemle, Obert) <br /> Motion carried. <br /> Chairperson Peterson opened the floor to the dissenting voters for comments. <br /> Commissioner Obert stated his opposition is based on the Focus 2000 Study that <br /> recommends commercial development for the Highway 10 corridor and the citizens' <br /> feelings that there are too many rental units in the City of Mounds View. <br /> Commissioner Stevenson also stated that the Highway 10 corridor cannot support any <br /> more apartment rental units and the area should be developed commercially. <br /> Commissioner Brasaemle stated that his primary objection is that residential rental units <br /> along Highway 10 is not an appropriate use of the property. He added that he would like <br /> to see the Comprehensive Plan and the zoning of the property amended to change the <br /> property to a commercial application. <br /> Commissioner Johnston stated that he voted for the project because it meets all of the <br /> required criteria as set out by City Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning <br /> Commission's charge is not to be subjective, but to make decisions based on facts. <br /> Commissioner Miller agreed with Johnston and added that the developer has the right to <br /> develop the property within the boundaries set by the Code and the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Chairperson Peterson agreed with Miller and Johnston and added that the Commission <br /> does not have the right to subjectively make a decision on the project. He added that <br /> Mounds View doesn't need any more high density residential units. <br /> Commissioner Brooks stated that the Comprehensive Plan and the Code were met by <br /> MSP and the developer has the right to proceed with the project. <br /> 5. Staff Reports/Information Items <br /> 41 Associate Ericson told the Commission that the Silverview Estates PUD is hoping to <br />