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• REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Meeting Date: July 7, 1999 Staff Report by: James Ericson, Planning Associate Planning Case No.: SP-072-99 Request: Amend Chapter 1113 of the Mounds View Zoning Code pertaining to permitted uses within the B-2, Limited Business zoning district. Background: Staff has issued a building permit to Kraus Anderson to do interior remodeling work within Silver View Plaza, located at 2540 Highway 10, for a private educational institution--Calvin Academy. The subject property is zoned B-2, Limited Business, which does not specifically permit such a use. Attached is some information regarding Calvin Academy for your reference. Discussion: As we are aware, one of the problems with our Zoning Code is its rigidity. Each district has a specific set of uses, sometimes referred to as a"laundry list" of uses, yet since it is impossible to include every possible appropriate use, there is often the need to make interpretations. • According to Section 1113.01 of the Code, "The purpose of the B-2, Limited Business District is to provide for low intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this District are to provide goods and services on a limited community market scale and located in areas which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities at the edge of residential districts." A small-scale educational facility such as that proposed seems to meet with the purpose and intent of the Code, which was the basis for staff's interpretation. To eliminate any subsequent questions regarding this type of use, staff proposes that it be added to the list of permitted uses within the B-2 district. If no action is taken, Calvin Academy would operate and function by virtue of an administrative Code interpretation rather than by an explicit reference in the Code. Recommendation: Staff requests that the Planning Commission review the attached proposed Ordinance 632 and provide any feedback or suggestions that can be incorporated prior to the first reading of the ordinance. If the proposed ordinance is acceptable, staff would further recommend that the Planning Commission approve Resolution 585-99, a resolution which recommends to the City Council adoption of said ordinance. • James Ericson, Planning Associate N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEV\SPECPROJ\SP072-99\ORD632.PC1