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Mounds View Planning Commission April 21, 1999 • Regular Meeting Page 13 to be more conducive of redevelopment and reutilization of properties. He noted that if the Code is amended, there would be no hardship because it would be allowed and not need a variance. Chair Peterson stated if a Code amendment is considered, it would have to be carefully written to assure setback distances are maintained. In this case, he stated he sees no other alternatives and believes it would be unreasonable to refuse to allow the property owner to expand. MOTION/SECOND: Hegland/Kaden to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 574-99, a resolution approving a variance to allow the required five-foot side yard setback for principal structure living space located at 5302 Raymond Avenue, Mounds View Planning Case No. 550- 99. Commissioner Miller requested a correction to the fourth WHEREAS on Page 2 of the resolution to eliminate one of the words "not" from the first line. She restated that she does not believe the criteria have all been met so she will vote against. Chair Peterson requested that additional qualifying language be added to the resolution to clarify the unique situation. Ericson suggested that staff strengthen the language to indicate that • alternatives to expansion are very limited. inas follows: "In that the lot is only100 feet wide and supports two Ericson suggested wording pp building units, and given the context of the building design which makes building expansion overly restrictive." Hegland/Kaden agreed with these friendly amendments to the motion. Ayes - 7 Nays - 1 The motion carried. 8. Staff Reports /Items of Information A. Review of Council Actions Community Development Director Jopke updated the Planning Commission regarding recent Council and EDA discussions on a proposed TIF office/warehouse development and continuing discussion regarding that project. He stated that depending on the next EDA discussion, that development may or may not move forward. Jopke reviewed the survey which was recently conducted regarding the disposition of a remnant parcel that will be created when Edgewood is realigned. He noted the responses received with the clear majority supporting the City to keep it and do nothing with it or use it for a storm water 411 pond. Jopke advised that the Council was concerned with the low number of responses and asked staff to get more citizen input from an over-all community survey.