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Mounds View Planning Commission November 17, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 11 • Community Development Director stated these issues were very good and would require further review, however,they would be resolved through the Planned Unit Development and Development Review process. Chairperson Peterson inquired when the transfer process of the roadway would be completed. Community Development Director Jopke stated he was uncertain. Chairperson Peterson inquired if MNDot would no longer be a factor in this consideration, once the road is turned back to the County. Community Development Director Jopke stated this was correct. He indicated he was uncertain when this would occur, however, it would likely be several months before the process was complete. He pointed out that the transfer of the road was originally planned for July 1, however, there are still issues between the County and the State with regard to the road's condition at the time it is transferred. Commissioner Kaden inquired regarding the height of the proposed building, in relation to the Community Center. Mr. Cunningham explained the elevations of the building indicate the parapet of the building would be approximately 20' in height. He indicated he was uncertain regarding the height of the Community Center. He pointed out however, there are additional architectural features that might be employed to add bulk or height to the building so that it fits in with the surrounding structures. • Commissioner Hegland inquired regarding the height of the Community Center building. Commissioner Johnson stated the Community Center is approximately 18 feet in height, and the proposed structure would not likely present a great variance from the height of other buildings, in light of the distance between the structures. He stated he saw this as a good project. Mr. Moses stated that a strip of land indicated on the site plan was 66 feet wide, and could eventually be utilized for additional parking. He stated if the City desires, the pond could be moved from it presently proposed location, which would provide an area approximately 116 feet by 300 feet that would potentially allow for a junior sized soccer field in that area. Mr. Moses noted that it has been mentioned this property is wet, and possibly too wet for certain types of use. He pointed out that many years ago, there was a cul-de-sac in this area of Edgewood Drive, and when the City decided to reconfigure the roadway, they inadvertently raised the catch basin at the corner of Edgewood Drive and Highway 10 by approximately 14 inches. He explained this was most likely the cause of the additional water retention, and could possibly be resolved by lowering the area again. Mr. Moses stated he has spoken with SEH staff, who indicated there is a considerable amount of solid ground on the site that can be utilized for ponding to serve any new development on the site, as well as to replace the existing pond and cover an area-wide stormwater problem. Commissioner Johnson inquired regarding the current status of the billboard located on the Videen • property.