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Mounds View Planning Commission August 4, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 11 of parking as proposed,there would be ten parking spaces for visitors. He stated that this exceeds the City Code parking requirements, which are one space for every three beds. He stated the question at hand is whether or not this amount of parking is adequate. He stated the applicant has indicated there is room to provide additional parking, and if, at some point in the future it was determined that 22 spaces were not adequate,they could show proof of additional parking on the site plan. Ericson noted that there were some time constraints to be considered in regard to this proposal. He inquired if there was sufficient consensus among the Commissioners to direct staff to bring before them a resolution recommending approval or denial to the City Council at the next meeting. Commissioner Kaden inquired regarding an amendment to the Code to clarify the type of use at the facility as "Nursing homes or other elderly congregate housing," and if this could be accomplished in conjunction with their recommendation to the City Council. Ericson stated that, in addition to recommending the approval of the rezoning request, they would make a recommendation to amend the City Code to clarify the allowed use, in terms of assisted living, nursing homes, or other types of group living. He stated this could be done at the same time, however, as two separate actions. Commissioner Kaden stated that he would like to see this language in the Code. Commissioner Hegland inquired regarding the progress of the traffic flow issue at the facility. Ericson stated,at this time, he was not aware of any agreements between the adjacent property owners and the 111 applicant for joint access, however, there were options to approach this matter, as well as the median on County Road I, at the time of the site plan review. Mr. Pinkerton stated, at this time, SuperAmerica is not interested in agreeing to a joint access. Commissioner Laube clarified that the applicant had previously indicated that they would consider an entrance only on Mounds View Drive, with the exit on County Road I. Mr. Pinkerton stated he thought this would be a good idea. Acting Chair Stevenson inquired if they would then keep the median. Mr. Pinkerton stated that the median could stay as it is, with a right out only exit. Acting Chair Stevenson stated that the parking issues could also be addressed on the site plan review. He stated the Commission could require the additional parking spaces be classified as possible overflow parking,and would not necessarily have to designate them as additional parking at this time. Ericson stated this was correct. Acting Chair Stevenson stated that the zoning change was the preliminary step, and would have to reflect that the property reverts to its original zoning if the proposal does not go forward. Ericson stated that after researching this matter, staff determined this technically could not be accomplished as previously indicated. He explained that the resolution could state "if the project does not go forward,a rezoning could take place," however, some action would be required of the Council in order to reinstate the original zoning of the property. He stated that the property owner had indicated he was agreeable to this. Acting Chair Stevenson stated that a statement to this effect should be included in the resolution. Commissioner Hegland inquired if the property owner could also be requested to 41110 provide his signature indicating his acceptance of this procedure. Ericson stated that this could be requested.