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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 599-99 . CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TOLD DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT AND PROPOSED LAND SWAP WHEREAS,the Mounds View City Council has asked the Planning Commission to review the TOLD Development Co. concept for the Videen parcel and city owned remnant parcel; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission has reviewed the TOLD Development Co. (TOLD)proposal and made the following findings: 1. The proposed retail/restaurant/clinic land uses if designed properly are compatible with surrounding land uses. TOLD has indicated a willingness to design the structures and use building materials which are consistent with adjacent buildings. 2. The proposed development is isolated from residential uses. • 3. The proposed land use is consistent with the future land use designation of the site as shown in the draft comprehensive plan currently being reviewed by the Planning Commission. 4. The proposed use is consistent with the current zoning of the Videen property. Rezoning of the city remnant parcel would be required. 5. TOLD is willing to relocate the stormwater holding pond on the remnant parcel at their expense. 6. TOLD is willing to trade approximately 7.4 acres of land for approximately 1.5 acres of land. The City could use the 7.4 acres of land to protect the existing wetland,to provide additional recreational opportunities, and to provide stormwater improvements. 7. TOLD is willing to contribute towards the cost of recreational improvements on the 7.4 acre parcel. 8. TOLD will attempt to have the existing billboard removed. 9. The Park and Recreation Commission has indicated general support of the TOLD proposal. 10. The TOLD proposal is the best that has been presented and the developer is willing to work with the city to address all issues. 11. The Planning Commission is concerned that the proposal could result in additional city maintenance expenses. •