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Mounds View Planning Commission November 17, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 14 • Commissioner Johnson stated the owners of the theater were interested in the land, prior to the realignment of Edgewood Drive. He pointed out that any developer would now have to relocate the holding pond. Commissioner Miller stated this appeared to be the best offer for the site, and something they could work with. Commissioner Hegland stated his concern was that the City does not acquire any expenses due to the holding pond or additional road, and he was otherwise in favor of this proposal. Commissioner Stevenson inquired if the City would realize some savings, in terms of the platting of the land. Mr. Cunningham indicated the survey costs and issues of the plat required further clarification, however, the plat would include the City parcel. Commissioner Johnson pointed out that to have a surveyor simply come to the site requires an initial fee. Commissioner Hegland stated he would like to have this matter clarified in the Planning Commission's recommendation to the Council. Community Development Director Jopke explained that typically these issues are clarified and spelled out during the Planned Unit Development and Development Review processes. He indicated staff would prepare a resolution for consideration of this proposal, and bring it forward at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. • 7. Special Planning Case No. SP-074-99 A. Discuss revisions to proposed Ordinance 642, an ordinance amending the Zoning Code related to driveway widths and curb cuts. Planning Associate Ericson stated this item was the discussion of proposed Ordinance 642, which addresses curb cuts and driveway widths. He slated the Planning Commission has had significant discussions on the proposed ordinance, and how they can insure that what they are recommending for approval is clear, concise and not confusing in any manner. He pointed out there was some discussion at the previous meeting regarding zero lot line subdivisions, and the emphasis of presenting this version of the ordinance to the Commission is to address those issues, and resolve any inconsistencies. Planning Associate Ericson explained that the first change addresses the zero lot line subdivision issue,with the addition of Section 2, on Page 3 of the ordinance. He stated the entire section is new, with the exception of the existing Code, and the addition of Subds. 3d and 3e define driveway and curb cut widths for zero lot line subdivisions. He explained that Subd. 3d indicates"The width of the driveway servicing one dwelling unit would not exceed the width of that dwelling unit's garage. • When located side-by-side driveways shall maintain a minimum four-foot(4') separation unless the