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Mounds View Planning Commission October 6, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 13 <br /> 4110 <br /> Sunnyside Road. He added they approved the second reading and adopted Ordinance 639, and <br /> ordinance which clarifies the uses within the R-4 and R-5 Zoning District. <br /> Community Development Director Jopke stated at the Council Work Session on October 24, <br /> discussion was held regarding the remnant parcel located next to City Hall, and an adjacent <br /> property, which Told Real Estate has expressed an interest in developing for a Walgreen's <br /> Drugstore. There is an alternate proposal that would utilize a triangle of the City property, and <br /> would require the vacation of the old right-of-way for Edgewood Drive. He commented that <br /> Told is still considering donating seven acres of wetland to the City, which is comprised of some <br /> high ground on the east end of the property. He explained that the Council has requested the <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission to provide their input on this matter, and they will consider this <br /> and conduct a comprehensive study of the area as a whole, at their meeting on October 27. <br /> Community Development Director Jopke reported that Economic Development Coordinator, <br /> Kevin Carroll has accepted a position as the City Administrator for the city of Carver, and his last <br /> day with the City of Mounds View will be October 15. He commented it will be sad to see him <br /> go, and wished him the best of luck. <br /> D. Upcoming Planning Cases <br /> • Planning Associate Ericson stated that Ordinance 640 amends Chapter 902 of the City Code, <br /> regarding street openings, and includes language pertaining to rights-of-way. He noted the City <br /> has passed a right-of-way ordinance that addresses utilities, undergrounding and things of that <br /> nature found in the right-of-way, in the comprehensive ordinance. He explained that Ordinance <br /> 640 removes language that is now addressed in the right-of-way ordinance. He stated in <br /> conjunction with Ordinance 640, there was a request to include language to address non- <br /> conforming driveways, which basically indicates that any non-conforming driveway is allowed to <br /> be reconstructed, or re-paved in the same fashion or manner that it currently exists, unless there is <br /> an evident public safety concern. He explained that if a building permit is denied because of such <br /> a concern, the resident can appeal the denial to the City Council. He stated this matter would be <br /> before the City Council for consideration at their meeting on October 1 I. He added there would <br /> be an ordinance that amends the Zoning Code, as the inclusion of language pertaining to the <br /> driveways requires additional corresponding language to the Zoning Code to provide that these <br /> are consistent. <br /> Planning Associate Ericson stated the Development Review for MSP Real Estate, for an assisted <br /> living facility would be before the Planning Commission at their next meeting, as well as an <br /> application for a drive-through coffee hut on the Mermaid property. <br /> 9. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Report <br /> Council Liaison Stigney reported that the franchise fee for NSP gas and electric was discussed at the <br /> previous Council Work Session. He stated the majority of the Council is in favor of raising the <br /> franchise fee, and there is a consensus to increase the fee from two percent to a maximum rate of 4 <br />