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Mounds View Planning Commission February 15, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5A. Planning Case DE2006-001. Consideration of a Development Review for an expansion of C.G. Hill & Sons Building, 5150 Quincy Street, Tim Hill of C.G. Hill & Sons Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that applicant and property owner Tim Hill is requesting a development review for a proposed 16,150 square foot building addition at 5150 Quincy Street to be added onto the east side of his existing building. This expansion would increase the building size by approximately 50 percent. C.G. Hill has been located in Mounds View since 1994 and is a growing company. This expansion would help the company continue to be competitive in their market along with being able to add a new assembly line to their facility. Planning Associate Heller presented the staff report, noting the property is zoned PUD and in this area there are commercial and industrial uses. The building was constructed in 1994 and it was planned for a future expansion in this location when the original building was designed. She explained that the business has now grown and the applicant is in need of more space. There are currently 79 parking stalls and they can construct 11 more, if needed, for a total of 90 spaces. Planning Associate Heller explained that with a PUD, the City has flexibility on the parking requirements. The applicant currently has 48 employees and they have indicated that they have had no problem with not having enough parking spaces. The back few rows are usually empty and are often used by semitrucks while the drivers eat at the nearby restaurants. The applicant plans to add only a few more employees in the future so parking shouldn’t be an issue. Planning Associate Heller advised that the building would expand to within 32 feet of the east property line. Industrial districts typically have a setback requirement of 40 feet so this building would be 8 feet short of that setback. But this is part of the original 1994 building plans and again, the PUD zoning allows for flexibility. She noted that with the new expansion, the rear of the building will move closer to the back of the Bethlehem Church building. Staff feels that this will not be a problem. Planning Associate Heller stated staff recommends the Planning Commission consider adoption of Resolution 826-06 recommending approval of the plan submitted by Mr. Hill. Tim Hill, applicant, explained that the company has grown to a size where additional building space is now needed. Commissioner Zwirn asked if there is an anticipated increase in employees. Mr. Hill advised that they have added nine employees this past year, which resulted in growth beyond the existing building. He stated they might hire another six to ten employees over next eight to ten years.