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Mounds View Planning Commission July 6, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 7 ________________________________________________________________________ Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Hegland/Meehlhause. To approve Resolution 800-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance for a Reduced Front Yard Setback for a Living Space Addition; Planning Case No. VR2005-007. Ayes –7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Planning Case PA2005-001. Review of a Request for a PUD Amendment Associated with Lot 2, Block 2, City Hall Addition (Walgreens PUD), from Restaurant to Office. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicant, Dr. Greg Belting of Silverview Chiropractic Center, had applied for an amendment to the Walgreeens PUD with respect to the allowed land uses for the vacant lot behind Walgreens. Director Ericson explained that efforts to develop Parcel A, behind Walgreens, have been ongoing since its creation yet development has not occurred despite the efforts of the owners, the realtors, and City staff. Limited visibility from County Road 10 and the oddly configured lot has prevented this site from being developed as a restaurant. Director Ericson stated Dr. Belting is proposing to construct an 8,000 square foot building likely similar to the site plan attached in the Staff report. He noted the setback originally approved was 30 feet which was consistent with the original building footprints however a reduction like that on the site plan, would be in keeping with the original intent of the PUD. Director Ericson noted this plan would serve as a better use for the property given the surrounding properties, i.e. the Walgreens pharmacy next door. He recommended to the Planning Commission to approve the PUD amendment as requested. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Commissioner Miller stated she noticed the PUD goes back 4 ½ years; it appears nothing has been happening and it is time something does. Director Ericson stated it was not for a lack of trying. He noted there have been many leads; however, developers say the visibility is just not there for a restaurant. He noted if the parcel was used as an office it becomes more of a destination and is not as important to have full frontage on County Road 10. Commissioner Hegland asked what type of medical business is proposed. Dr. Belting stated it would be a chiropractic center. He also stated he is the owner/operator of his company and a portion of the building would be for his business. He stated there would be one or two tenants renting the other portion of the building.