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Mounds View Planning Commission February 21, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 8 ____________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson explained there would be two accesses to the site. One located on Silver Lake Road and one on Highway 10 which would be a right in and right out access. He then explained when the plat was approved in 1997, MNDOT had jurisdiction and had approved the access onto Highway 10 but that will need to be confirmed with Ramsey County. Director Ericson explained the garbage dumpster enclosure meets the requirements of the previously approved planned unit development and there will be no other accessory structures on the property. Director Ericson explained the drainage and utility issues were discussed with Rice Creek Watershed but the developer will not need official approval, as the property is smaller than 2.5 acres. The pond is designed to handle more drainage than the building will require. Director Ericson explained he and the developer have discussed a trailway along Highway 10 and Staff has asked for an extended trailway to connect the trailway from Silver Lake Road all the way down to County Road I. He also noted the City may pay for lights if the developer agrees to the extended trailway. Director Ericson explained the signage would be relocated from the other location of Minnesota Institute for Public Health and used at this site. This amounts to 56 square feet of signage which is within City requirements. Director Ericson summarized that this is a purely informational discussion for the Commission to look at the plans provided and provide input as needed. There is no action required on this tonight. Director Ericson pointed out he has been in contact with the property owner to the south who is concerned with the placement of the proposed building on the lot. The applicant is proposing to set the building back 30 feet from County Highway 10. The property owner to the south is concerned that the proposed building would block the view of his building if the building were built as proposed. Commissioner Miller asked if someone could tell the Commission what the Minnesota Institute of Public Health is. Mr. Jerry Jaker, Director of the Minnesota Institute of Public Health explained the Minnesota Institute of Public Health is a non-profit organization that has been in business for 28 years in the City of Anoka. The reason they are seeking to build a building in Mounds View is due to the fact that they have outgrown their current location and Mounds View seems to be a central location for their employees. Mr. Jaker handed out materials to the Commission giving information on the Minnesota Institute of Public Health. He pointed out they are not an agency of government but are a freestanding 5013C non-profit organization that offers research-tested and powerfully communicated advice on how to take better care of yourself. They are not a clinic, do not see patients, and do not