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Mounds View Planning Commission September 21, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Acting Chair Miller asked if the proposed exterior mix of brick and siding meets with what is in the resolution. Director Ericson stated no, the PUD document requires all four sides to have consistent architectural treatment; that is why Walgreens’ exterior is entirely brick. He noted this issue was not discussed prior to the meeting. He added if the applicant wishes to deviate from the PUD an amendment could be requested. Acting Chair Miller asked about handicap spots. She also asked about park dedication fees. Director Ericson stated there are two handicap spots on the site plan, which is consistent with ADA requirements. He added no park dedication fees are required because they were collected when Walgreens was built. Commissioner Zwirn asked if the back of the proposed building faces the Community Center, suggesting if it is visible the building should be brick on all four sides. Director Ericson stated the Community Center is to the north of the proposed building so one side would be facing it. Acting Chair Miller asked about windows on the side facing the Community Center. Dr. Belting stated there are windows. He added most office buildings have a front facade and maintenance free siding on the rest of the building. He suggested adding additional landscaping. Commissioner Scotch stated she likes the architectural design and noted brick on all four sides would be expensive. Dr. Belting confirmed that it would be more expensive and heavier looking, too. He presented an example of the brick that would be used. Commissioner Scotch asked when they would be breaking ground. Dr. Belting replied November 1, 2005. Commissioner Meehlhause asked about approving the resolution with some type of variance. Director Ericson replied the Commission could forward its recommendation to Council with a siding recommendation. Commissioner Hull asked what would look better cosmetically. Director Ericson stated all four sides the same with brick, which was the original intent, looks richer and classier. Commissioner Hegland asked if there needs to be a formal request for a siding change. Director Ericson stated a formal request could be submitted, but Council has the latitude to grant something different than originally approved. Acting Chair Miller stated brick siding is part of the original agreement and suggested the Commission stay with that. She suggested the resolution be passed as written and let Council make any changes they want. MOTION/SECOND: Hegland/Zwirn. To approve Resolution 817-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Development Review for a Single Story Office Building; Planning Case No. DE2005-003.