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Mounds View Planning Commission October 5, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ providing applicable laws and does not know the specifics of what has previously been discussed regarding Medtronic. Commissioner Scotch stated since he is the City attorney he should be familiar with the issues that are before the City. She added many citizens feel Council did not do a good job on the Medtronic project. Commissioner Hegland asked for confirmation that the comp plan is what the Commission is gauging projects on. He noted his prior question was if the TIF plan was in compliance with the comp plan, because they did not have that information. Mr. Riggs replied that the TIF plan and the project it would support would simply need to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, reiterating that the Commission is not involved in any of the City’s fiscal activities. Commissioner Stevenson stated he feels Mr. Riggs has clarified a few issues. Commissioner Miller stated the handouts are very useful. Mr. Riggs replied that was the intent. He added he is open to questions in the future. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Planning Cases MA2005-002 and PD2005-002. Consideration of a Preliminary Plat Review, Rezoning and Development Stage Plan Review Associated with the Medtronic CRM Project. Commissioner Stevenson asked for clarification regarding the fact that one resolution was drafted for several items. He added that while each item is clearly broken down within the resolution, usually there are separate resolutions. Director Ericson replied that in the past different actions have been presented in separate resolutions, however, for this one it is not necessary because the Commission would be recommending approval or denial to Council as a whole. Commissioner Stevenson asked for a general consensus from the commission on the grouping of the actions into one Resolution and, upon receiving consensus, stated the items will be acted on together. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicant, Medtronic, Inc., is requesting approval of the preliminary plat and development stage plans of the Medtronic PUD. The approved development, which has not changed, is a multi-phased project totaling 1,500,000 square feet in four connected, east-west oriented buildings. He reviewed the three different phases in terms of buildings, parking, and square footage. Director Ericson referenced the PUD noting only one wetland in the project area will be impacted. The judicial ditch will be realigned away from the building to alongside Highway 10 in a wider, more natural, meandering channel. Two new stormwater ponds will be created and an existing pond expanded to accommodate the run off on site.