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Mounds View Planning Commission December 20, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases None _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Presentation: Premium Stop Redevelopment Area Study Community Development Director Ericson presented the draft plans for the Premium Stop Redevelopment Area prepared by DSU/Bonestroo. He explained the Mounds View Economic Development Authority (EDA) acquired the Premium Stop parcel in June 2006. He reported the property located at 2390 County Road 10 had fallen into significant disrepair and therefore the City felt compelled to take action or face its continued operation as an independent gas station with multiple violations and a very unappealing appearance onto the corridor. Director Ericson explained the City recognized the potential of the property and realized it would be best to look proactively into the future. He pointed out that because an agreement could not be reached as to what redevelopment was possible or how the land from County Road H2 to Woodale should be used, the City Council decided to hire a private consultant. Director Ericson indicated DSU/Bonestroo put together a plan that, if approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council, provides a framework or guidebook as to how the area could be redeveloped. He explained it puts the City in a position to react to development proposals consistent with the plan and the City’s vision for this area. Director Ericson explained DSU/Bonestroo developed five concepts. He stated phasing is possible and it makes sense to start with the City’s parcel. He informed the Planning Commission that the consultant recommends waiting until marketing conditions improve and the Medtronic and Arden Hills development plans come to fruition. Director Ericson presented the plans for the Planning Commission to evaluate and make recommendations to the City Council. He mentioned the plans would be presented to the residents to glean feedback and recommendations for the City Council to give Staff marching orders to bring in developers. Director Ericson began with Concept A that shows a one story, 5,000 square foot building that could be used for office and/or retail space. He mentioned it is close to the highway with a wide area that makes it look larger than it is. He indicated the consultant felt bringing the building closer to County Road 10 would make the corridor more pedestrian friendly by creating a link to the neighborhood and redevelop the property in such a way as to create synergy with the