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Mounds View Planning Commission August 20, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 3 ____________________________________________________________________________ Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Commissioner Johnson noted the major businesses seemed to be requesting variances and wondered if the codes should be revisited. He stated the only variances given were to the bigger, nicer businesses and he wanted to keep it that way. He did not see a problem giving the variance. Chair Stevenson indicated the request was not unusual considering the multiple, high traffic fronts. He added he did not want to see the Sign Code changed. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Chair Stevenson asked for a recommendation from the Commission. MOTION/SECOND: Johnson /Hegland. To Approve Resolution 735-03, a Resolution Approving a Variance for 100 Square Feet of Additional Exterior Building Signage at 2214-2222 County Highway 10. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mr. Kopas thanked the Planning Commission. He noted the Boy Scouts would be moving into the center spot in the building, which would be a showpiece for them. He also stated the Commission would be invited to the Open House. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Consideration of Resolution Approving a Variance to Allow Two Curb-Cut Accesses. VR03-007. (CANCELLED) Community Development Director Ericson indicated it was determined a variance was not needed for the two curb cuts. He explained the Code stated that curb cuts not in compliance with the Code may be allowed to remain as long as they were not deemed a public hazard. He added site inspections revealed no apparent hazard or danger associated with the two curb cuts, both of which access Spring Lake Road, and visibility and spacing on Spring Lake Road was sufficient. Community Development Director Ericson stated the scheduled public hearing had been cancelled, the Planning Application had been voided and the fee was refunded to the applicant. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Consider Changes to the PF Zoning District to Correct Zoning Inconsistencies. Special Planning Case SP-118-03. Community Development Director Ericson indicated on July 14, 2003, the City Attorney addressed the Council regarding the Mounds View PF Zoning District and recommended the City strongly consider revising the district’s purpose and rezone some or all properties within the PF district to another district more logically suited. He presented copies of the City Attorney’s