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• <br /> Planning Commission <br /> Memo <br /> TO: Planning Commissioners <br /> FROM: Jim Ericson, Planning Associate <br /> SUBJECT: Walgreens Development Proposal <br /> DATE: April 1, 1998 <br /> Introduction: <br /> TOLD Development Company has requested that the City approve a comprehensive plan <br /> amendment and rezoning of residential properties to allow for the construction of a Walgreens <br /> store at the northeast corner of Highway 10 and County Road I. This case has been discussed at <br /> four previous Planning Commission meetings. The only new information that will be presented to <br /> • the Commission is an update regarding the research done by the American Planning Association, <br /> the results of a meeting attended by representatives of Ramsey County,MnDOT, the applicant <br /> and City Staff, and an update concerning the possible installation of traffic calming devices on <br /> Greenwood Drive. The applicant has provided a reduced-copy site plan showing the proposed <br /> right turn lane from County Road I onto Highway 10, which is attached to this report. <br /> • <br /> Background: <br /> APA Research. Staff recently received the research performed by the American Planning <br /> Association concerning the impact of a new commercial use into a residential area. <br /> Unfortunately, the materials we received did not contain anything related to the specific question <br /> that was asked. Because of this, I did not attach the research to this report, but it will be made <br /> available at the meeting if anyone has an interest in it. <br /> Discussion with the City Attorney: At the last Planning Commission meeting, questions were <br /> raised which needed to be addressed by the City Attorney concerning property values and <br /> responsibility in the event a mistake or miscalculation is made during the project review or <br /> construction. Regarding property devaluation, neither the City nor the developer can be held liable <br /> for any real or perceived reduction in property value. For properties abutting vacant land or in <br /> close proximity to major transportation arteries or major commercial centers, there is a certain <br /> degree of risk that neighboring land uses might change. If done in compliance with the municipal <br /> code and State statutes, the act of rezoning a tract of land shall not necessitate compensatory <br /> settlements with adjoining property owners. Regarding the issue of liability in the event a mistake <br />