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Mounds View Planning Commission April 1, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 4 resolution recommending approval of Ordinance No. 614, an ordinance amending the City's official zoning map by rezoning the properties located at 2625 Highway 10 and 7715-7761 Eastwood Road to a B-2, Limited Business District classification. Bob Cunningham, of TOLD Development Company, made a presentation showing changes that had been made to the site plan as a result of citizen requests and City request. Shown was the inclusion of a sidewalk from the Eastwood cul-de-sac into the proposed Walgreen Development. Also included was a deceleration lane on the property for the right turn entry off of Highway 10. There was the inclusion of the dedicated right lane from the primary exit point of the property to the intersection of Highway 10. Finally, there was the addition of a sidewalk from Greenwood to Highway 10. Cunningham reviewed the pros and cons of the development as follows: Pros: 1. 11 percent site coverage 2. substantial amounts of green space and buffering 3. ample landscaping 4. fencing to be part of the buffer package 5. 45-55 jobs to Mounds View's economy • 6. property tax revenue 7. street developments paid by the developer 8. sale of the City owned parcel of land 9. park dedication fees Cons: 1. neighborhood impact 2. access off of Highway 10 The floor was returned to the Commission for questions and comments. Commissioner Johnston asked the developer if he would be willing to move the Highway 10 access point closer to the property line. Mr. Cunningham told the Commissioners the referenced entry point on the site plan was not accurately depicted. After giving the correct dimensions and layout he stated the entry would be adequate. Chairperson Peterson opened the public hearing. William Bakke, 7767 Eastwood Road, asked staff to reread the City Attorney's advisory on the liability of the City in regards to property devaluation of the properties adjacent to • the Walgreen Development. Staff reread the City Attorney's statement.