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CVS Report May 24, 2004 Page 6 Ordinance 739, which would amend the zoning of portions of Lots 1 and 2, is attached to the report. If Council moves forward with the introduction and first reading of Ordinance 739 tonight, the second reading and adoption would not occur until after the Council has given final plat approval and the plat is recorded with Ramsey County. This proposal was brought before the Planning Commission during the May 5 and May 19, 2004 meetings. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the preliminary plat, rezoning and development review. Public Comment: Four residents spoke before the Planning Commission during the May 5, 2004 meeting. The residents had many questions about the development and raised a concern about the safety of the ponds. One of the residents requested that a fence be installed around the pond to deter children from playing near the pond, which the developer agreed to do. Prior to the meetings, Staff received three comments from the public. Jerry Jaker of the Minnesota Institute of Public Health voiced a concern that the new development would generate more traffic at an already busy intersection. He stated that his employees already have a difficult time with the intersection under current circumstances and adding a retail store to the area would create additional traffic problems. Public Works Director Greg Lee has indicated that the amount of traffic from the CVS site should not worsen the existing situation, however the intersection could be scheduled for an assessment and could be redesigned with new traffic lights to improve flow if the County feels it is necessary. Staff will monitor the situation and take appropriate action if problems arise. The other comment came from a citizen who was concerned that Mounds View already has two similar businesses and does not feel that Mounds View will be able to support three such businesses. The last comment came from a resident concerned that the proposed CVS store is not compatible with the surrounding residential uses. The resident was also concerned with the lighting and noise from a 24-hour business. Recommendation: Discuss the proposed preliminary plat and the associated issues surrounding the subdivision and rezoning. The Council can take one of the following actions related to the request: 1. Approve the preliminary plat, rezoning and development review. Resolution 6270, a resolution approving the preliminary plat and development review, is attached if the Council chooses this option. Ordinance 739 is also attached if Council chooses to move forward with the introduction and first reading. 2. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Council can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. If the Council chooses this option, Staff will need to send a letter to the applicant informing them that the City will need additional time beyond the 60-day requirement.