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• Planning Commission 467-96: Christmas Tree Sales at Mounds View Square November 20, 1996 Page 3 b. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential uses or an abutting residential district in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(1)through(5)of this Title. The parking lot by Bridgeman's Restaurant is does not abut any residential properties, and is bordered on the east by Long Lake Road, south by Highway 10 and north and east by the remainder of the Mounds View Square Shopping Center. The property directly across Long Lake Road is zoned R-1 but is part of the Sunrise Methodist Church property. The area closest to Bridgeman's is forested and contains a large wetland. The property to the south is zoned B-2 and R-4, and is developed as Silver View Plaza, a shopping center, and Wildwood Manor, an apartment building for senior citizens. Mounds View Shopping Center is screened from view from the apartments by a stand of trees between Wildwood Manor and Highway 10. The Bridgeman's site is approximately 450 feet from Wildwood Manor because of the intervening highway right-of-way. Staff considers this criteria to be met. c. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Section • • 1103.0 of this Title. The applicant is proposing lighting around the perimeter of the lot, as is noted in his letter. The typical lighting used in these situations in a string of light bulbs which are not shielded. Staff will attempt to get additional information from the applicant prior to your meeting. If the light strings are low enough (both in height and wattage), staff does not anticipate problems with light spillage onto other properties. d. Sales area is grassed or surfaced to control dust. The applicant is proposing to use an existing parking lot whi ' i . -• asphalt. This criteria is met. e. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Adverse Effects: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment or conditional use. Its judgment shall be based upon(but not limited to)the following factors: (1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan. (2) The geographical area involved. • (3) Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. (4) The character of the surrounding area.