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Mounds View Planning Commission July 7, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 21 Planning Associate Ericson gave the staff report as follows: Staff has issued a building permit to Kraus Anderson to do interior remodeling work within Silver View Plaza, located at 2540 Highway 10, for private educational institution—Calvin Academy. The subject property is zoned B-2, Limited Business, which does not specifically permit such a use. Ericson stated that, as the Planning Commission was aware, one of the problems with the City's Zoning Code is its rigidity. He stated that each district has a specific set of uses, sometimes referred to as a"laundry list" of uses, yet since it is impossible to include every possible appropriate use, there is often the need to make interpretations. Ericson stated that, to eliminate any subsequent questions regarding this type of use, staff proposes that it be added to the list of permitted uses within the B-2 district. If no action is taken, Calvin Academy would operate and function by virtue of an administrative Code interpretation rather than by an explicit reference in the Code. He stated that staff felt it would be more appropriate to amend the Zoning Code. He stated that if the Commission concurs, staff recommends that they approve Resolution 585-99, a resolution which recommends to the City Council that they adopt Ordinance 632. Ericson stated that the Calvin Academy planned to open their facility in the fall of 1999. He explained that this is an accredited institution in which the students are taught on an individual basis. He stated that these may be exceptional or gifted students, special needs students, or students who require additional tutorage. He stated that the school is not proposing to have any more than thirty-six students. Commissioner Berke inquired regarding the age range of the students. Ericson stated that the students would range from the kindergarten through the twelfth grade levels. Commissioner Miller stated that the phrase "private educational facilities" indicated that the amendment to the Code would not be limited to this particular school. Ericson stated that this was correct. Commissioner Kaden asked if this would apply to a school of dance. Ericson stated that it would, and added that it would also apply to businesses such as the karate studio at Moundsview Square, Community Education and others educational facilities. Commissioner Hegland asked where they were proposing to have physical education. Ericson stated that, at this time, it was proposed to be off site. He stated that they had an agreement with Roseville to utilize their community gym and playground, and that there would be some type of van to transport the students to that location. Commissioner Hegland asked where the students would have their lunch, and if they would be permitted to leave the premises. He noted that children of this age group would require recreation. Ericson stated that he assumed the students would have their lunch on-site, and that there were presently no plans for a recreational area at the facility. • Commissioner Miller asked about businesses that would be displaced by this particular school. Ericson stated that through discussion with representatives of Kraus-Anderson, this particular spot