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• Mounds View Planning Commission July 7, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 18 consultation with staff, and continue to dialogue with their providers to determine the direction of the level of service for the facility. He stated that he believed this facility met the requirements for setbacks. He added that the use would be appropriate for many different reasons. He stated that he would like to know if there were any other issues which he should research. Commissioner Kaden asked for clarification of the landscaping plan as indicated on the site plan. Mr. Pinkerton stated that the site plan did not provide a detailed landscape plan, but indicated only what was to remain on the property as a buffer. Ericson stated that the first step in this process was the consideration of the rezoning and Conditional Use Permit. He stated that the applicant was aware that they would still have to come before the City for a Development Review, which would provide a more in-depth look at the site plan, landscaping, and parking requirements. He stated that the Council and Commission would have the opportunity to provide greater input, and that there would be ample time for more detailed discussion. Ruth Berke, 2683 Lake Court Circle, asked if the residents would have any assurance that the subject property would remain a senior building, if the zoning was changed to allow the Conditional 4110 Use Permit. She stated that she was concerned that it might become a shelter or a halfway house in the future due to the changed zoning. Ericson stated that the Conditional Use Permit would be specific to this use. He stated that if the use was changed in the future, and was sufficiently dissimilar to the approved use, it would need to be reviewed. He stated, however, that if an apartment building was proposed, it could be allowed, and added that the concern was valid. He explained that the Conditional Use Permit would apply to this type of use, and another permitted use would not come back before the Council. He stated, however, that if a halfway house or other types of use were proposed, it would require a different Conditional Use Permit. He stated that this was the protection provided to the City and the residents. He added that the only allowable use without a Conditional Use Permit is a multi-family dwelling. Chair Peterson stated that for other residential uses there would be different parking ratios and other requirements, which would call for a review of the permit. Ms. Berke stated that she lived in close proximity to the proposed development, and therefore, she was concerned about what could happen in the future. She asked if any of the Commissioners had gone to the Silver Lake Commons site. She stated that she believed this property was setting a precedent, and urged the Commissioners to go to the location to see what could be expected from that developer. Commissioner Stevenson stated that he agreed with Ms. Berke in that this property needed to be cleaned up. He requested that she also consider that this was the same party who developed Silver Lake Pointe, the 83 unit senior facility directly across the street from her residence. Ms. Berke stated that this facility was very nice. • Chair Peterson stated that they should address the proposal to change the property from a commercial to a residential use. He stated that the property had been vacant for quite some time and asked if a