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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 721-03 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TEXT AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 1111 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO THE R-O ZONING DISTRICT; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. TX03-001 WHEREAS, Greg Johnson, property owner of 2865 Highway 10, has requested an amendment to Chapter 1111 of the Zoning Code relating to the permitted uses within the R-O Zoning District; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson maintains his residence and operates a commercial use on his property which is currently zoned R-O, Residential/Office District; and, WHEREAS, The purpose of the R-0, Residential/Office District is to provide for high-density residential use and for the transition in land use from residential to low intensity business allowing for the intermixing of such uses; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has operated his commercial business at this location for twenty years and is now seeking approval to expand the footprint of his commercial building in excess of what is allowed by residential district standards; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission believes that the R-O Zoning District was created to provide for a mix of uses on the same lot and that the commercial use existing on the subject property is consistent with the intent and purpose of the district; and, WHEREAS, as permitted by Chapter 1111, there are two distinct principal uses on the property and that the commercial building should not be considered a residential garage and held to the same requirements and restrictions as provided for in a single- family zoning district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE Planning Commission recommends amending Chapter 1111 of the Zoning Code to further clarify the permitted uses within the R-O district by adding the following text under Section 1111.02, Permitted Uses: • Automotive Accessory Installation Operations NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends that separate and distinct commercial facilities within R-O districts be subject to the Development Review requirements as set forth in Section 1006.06 of the Mounds View Building Code.