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Mounds View Planning Commission October 5, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson referenced the preliminary plat noting there are four lots, an outlot and a possible sixth lot which would encompass the first phase parking ramp north of the phase 1 buildings. The City must consider a rezoning of the project area from the existing Light Industrial (l-1) designation to Planned Unit Development (PUD), which would be consistent with the comp plan. Director Ericson stated there are no compelling adverse effects associated with this project. He requested the Planning Commission review and consider the development stage plan, the CRM preliminary plat, and approval of a rezoning from I-1 to PUD. He passed out a summary plan for the reconstruction of County Road J, which would handle future traffic volumes. Commissioner Miller referenced the resolution where it states “subject to the following conditions” and asked who checks those. Director Ericson replied either Staff reviews code or it is reflected on the preliminary plat. Commissioner Stevenson asked if on page 1, the first Whereas, does the resolution refer to Stage 1 only (820,000 square feet). Director Ericson replied it should reflect the 1.5 million square feet instead of just the first phase and will be amended. He added if there are no changes to the site plan as presented tonight, Medtronic would not need to come back for further approval for phase 2 and phase 3, as the request is for master plan approval of the entire project. Commissioner Stevenson suggested on page 2, item 10, a map should be included to show traffic and timing. He also asked if traffic improvements to County Road J would be completed by September 2007, noting if the state pulls the improvement money, County Road J could not support the additional traffic. Director Ericson replied Staff can address this in the resolution, as a requirement, that transportation requirements have been completed. He suggested it be added to the resolution on page 3, item 4. Commissioner Scotch asked if County Road J coincides with phase 1. Director Ericson replied improvements to County Road J should be completed before phase 1 is done so when Medtronic opens the transportation system will have been completed. Commissioner Miller asked what is the time frame for improvements on County Road J. Director Ericson replied he understands the consultant is on track and improvements should be done by September 2007, providing no unanticipated delays are encountered. Commissioner Hull asked why Medtronic has a PUD instead of just staying with the I-1 designation. Director Ericson replied the primary reason is that it offers flexibility on what can be granted on the site; a PUD district allows for clustering of buildings to preserve green space. Commissioner Scotch asked what is directly across the road from phase 1. Director Ericson replied directly south is open space, on the south side, approximately 400 feet away is housing, then SYSCO to the west and other industrial and office properties to the north. Ken Glidden, 5240 Edgewood Drive, stated there are no buildings this tall in the City. He noted he could understand if the PUD was 15 years ago, but the City is at the end of its development