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Mounds View Planning Commission August 18, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 4 111 terms of the lack of visibility due to its close proximity to the intersection with County Road I. He stated staff recommended the site plan be revised to provide an exit only onto County Road I, as previously discussed. He stated that this revision to the site plan might also result in additional parking spaces. Ericson stated the present site plan indicates a total of twenty-six parking stalls, which translates to slightly more than one stall for every two beds. He stated the City Code requires four stalls plus one stall per every three beds, which translates to 22 stalls for the proposed 48-unit facility. He stated it was possible that additional parking spaces could be provided, and be indicated as proof of parking on the site plan, if necessary. He explained, however, a more intense scrutiny of the parking issues could be addressed and during the Development Review process. Ericson stated the applicant had obtained a letter of permission from the owners of Silver View Plaza, indicating they would allow overflow parking onto their parking lot. He stated, upon providing a 48- hour notice, the applicant would be allowed to utilize the rear area of their parking lot, when necessary. He stated this was a vital component to resolving the parking issues during past discussions. He provided the Commission with a letter from residents on Lake Court Drive who had expressed their concerns that the parking be adequate, and not cause any overflow parking onto the surrounding residential areas. He stated he believed these concerns were shared by all those involved. • Ericson stated Section 3 of the proposed zoning ordinance indicates "The Mounds View City Council does hereby stipulate that in the event the development being proposed by MSP Real Estate does not come to fruition, within one year of this ordinance's adoption (or sooner, upon written notification of the applicant), the Council will act to reinstate the property's original B-2 zoning classification." He stated the City Attorney had indicated he would like the opportunity to review this section to ensure it does not force the City Council to take any action that it may not wish to. Ericson explained this section might remain in the ordinance tentatively, or be amended in a manner which does not force the Council to take action,but maintains the intent of the language. He stated the City Attorney would review this language to be certain it is in proper legal form. Ericson stated the conditions set forth in the City Code and Zoning Code for this type of use are all addressed and met satisfactorily. He stated if the Commission desired to include further rnnditinns regarding the operation of the facility, they could be addressed at this time, and forwarded to the City Council. Acting Chair Miller opened the floor for public input. Council Liaison Stigney inquired if there would be any walking access provided for those people utilizing the overflow parking at the adjacent shopping center. Ericson stated he was uncertain, and inquired if there was a sidewalk along that side of Mounds View Drive. Commissioner Laube stated that there was not. He stated this question had come forward during a previous meeting, in terms of whether or not a sidewalk would be constructed along Mounds View Drive for residents who S might wish to walk around the building.