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Mounds View Planning Commission August 18, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 5 Mike Lewis, representative of MSP Real Estate, stated the only existing sidewalk was internal, along the driveway and County Road I, and they had not contemplated a sidewalk for the area along Mounds View Drive. He stated there was no existing sidewalk access to Silver View Plaza, and as they would be crossing over the SuperAmerica property to access this parking lot, they would not be able to create a sidewalk in that area. He noted they believed the overflow parking would only be utilized two or three times a year. Ericson stated this matter could be investigated further during the site plan review. He stated if there was sufficient room in the right-of-way, it might be possible to create a section of sidewalk to accommodate the pedestrian traffic. He stated there could be a sidewalk segment to the property line, at the south end of the site, where the access of the parking lot enters Mounds View Drive. He explained, however, the applicant had no control over the Kraus-Anderson property, and could not construct a sidewalk at that location. Commissioner Laube inquired if a sidewalk could be constructed around the building, to provide a walking path for the residents, so they would not have to walk in the parking lot or cross the street if they desired to take a walk. Ericson stated the site plan indicated a section of sidewalk along the front of the building, which although not circular, would provide for some walking activity. He stated these issues could be addressed, and he was certain the applicant would not be averse to adding a • sidewalk on their property, if it was possible. Mr. Lewis stated this was correct, and that at this time, they had simply not progressed to this point with the site plan. Ericson inquired regarding the number of parking stalls provided on the original site plan. Mr. Lewis stated there were 24 parking stalls, with an additional nine, identified as proof of parking. He stated if they were to utilize the original plan, they would increase the parking spaces to 33 stalls. Ericson stated the Commission could stipulate the applicant provide a revised site plan for Council review, which would indicate the exit from the property located on County Road I, as was originally proposed, as well as indicate the parking, and the proof of parking available. He stated that a clause could be added to the conditional use permit that the proof of parking would be constructed at the request of the City, in the event that there are problems meeting the demands of the parking. Commissioner Laube stated some cities required one parking stall for each member of the maximum amount of staff on the busiest shift, in addition to the three beds-to-one stall ratio, which, in this case, would be 31 parking stalls. He stated he liked this idea. He stated we did not have many nursing homes in the City, and he believed the ordinance should include parking for both staff and residents in its requirement. He stated he would prefer to see this requirement included in the ordinance at this time, instead of the proof of parking. Commissioner Hegland stated the he agreed. He stated it would be much easier to do this prior to the occurrence of a problem, and requested the requirement of 31 stalls be indicated in the resolution. 4110 Ericson inquired if Commissioner Laube was requesting the ordinance indicate this requirement. Commissioner Laube clarified he would like to see an amendment to the ordinance indicating the requirement for parking would be one stall for every three beds, as well as one space for each staff