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Mounds View Planning Commission April 18, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 5. Planning Cases A. Planning Case DE2007-002: Application for a Development Review for an 11,000 square foot Manufacturing/Production Building Planning Associate Heller reported Central Sandblasting, 2299 County Road H, would like to build a new approximately 11,000 square foot building on the west side of their property. She stated the expansion would increase the total building square footage by approximately 60 percent and several new employees would be added. She stated the look of the building would be similar to the current building. She commented clean up of the yard space has begun and would continue in preparation for construction. Planning Associate Heller stated the property is almost entirely either a gravel or asphalt surface, which allows ample available parking space. The new building will have some additional asphalt around it, with several additional designated parking spaces in the front. She reported staff is confident that the site could support the building expansion in regards to parking, since parking is available almost anywhere on site. Planning Associate Heller stated setback requirements are met and a 30-foot easement currently exists along the west property line. She commented Central Sandblasting proposes building a driveway over the easement, which was approved by Public Works on the condition that the applicant is aware the City is not responsible for repairs or replacement if for some reason it would need to be accessed by the City. Planning Associate Heller reported the applicant submitted an application to Rice Creek Watershed District for the expansion, grading, and drainage plans. She stated the applicant has received conditional approval from Rice Creek. She commented an acceptable storm water drainage plan is a condition of the approval. She explained that a storm water pond built by the City exists next to the building and Central Sandblasting had the foresight to buy into the pond a few years ago. Planning Associate Heller reported staff recommends approval. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek commented on point one of the resolution, which states the applicant shall asphalt, sod, and landscape all disturbed areas. She asked if this applies to the entire lot. Planning Associate Heller stated the plan is to put some asphalt around the new building; however, Rice Creek likes the pervious surface, so they will not be paving the entire site.