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Mounds View Planning Commission July 7, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 22 in the building had encountered some difficulty being leased, due to its limited visibility. He stated that he was not aware of any businesses that would be displaced, adding however, that staff would research the matter. Chair Peterson stated that the Commission should determine whether or not the ordinance amendment was the proper way to proceed. He inquired regarding the administrative interpretation of the Code, which would allow the matter to proceed without amending the Code. Ericson stated that staff interpreted that this use was sufficiently similar with the purpose and intent of this zoning district, and had issued a building permit to Kraus-Anderson to perform the interior work for this lease. Chair Peterson asked about the current language of the Code, and its relativity to the types of businesses that Ericson had indicated. Ericson stated, although the proposed amendment was the result of this particular use, it would also apply to instructional and educational types of uses which the Code had not previously addressed. Chair Peterson noted that B-2 zoning is intended for low intensity retail or service. He stated that presently he could not think of any higher type of impact resulting from a private educational facility than that intended by B-2 requirements. He stated that he was in favor of cleaning up the Code to allow additional uses which are reasonable and logical. Commissioner Hegland asked if there were any additional requirements on educational facilities in regard to play areas, and parking lots, that the Commission was not aware of. Commissioners Miller and Johnson stated that they did not believe these issues should be the Commission's concern. Commissioner Johnson added that, in his opinion, this would be the school's responsibility. Commissioner Miller stated that the amendment was intended for private facilities, not public, and that the responsibility was with the school. Commissioner Hegland stated that he did not agree, adding that the neighboring business would generate large amounts of traffic at this type of location, at times when young children would be present. He stated that he was concerned in regard to the safety issues. Commissioner Braathen stated that this proposal provides businesses the opportunity to run their own facilities, and that the Commission should not attempt to run these businesses. He added that these matters are the responsibility of the school. Chair Peterson added that the responsibility would also be shared by the lessor. Commissioner Hegland stated that he did not agree, and that he was not in favor of allowing schools in B-2 designated areas. MOTION/SECOND: Stevenson/Miller. To Approve Resolution 585-99, a Resolution which Recommends Adoption of Ordinance 632, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1113 of the Mounds View Zoning Code pertaining to Permitted Uses within the B-2, Limited Business Zoning District, Special Planning Case No. SP-072-99. . Ayes — 7 Nays — 1 (Hegland) The motion carried.