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Mounds View Planning Commission July 18, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Zwirn questioned whether a berm would be constructed on the Eastwood Road side. Planning Associate Atkinson explained that would be addressed at the development stage. MOTION/SECOND: Stevenson/Miller. To approve Resolution 665-01, a resolution approving a variance to allow a reduced front yard setback to construct a parking lot on the property located at 2625 County Highway 10, with changes as discussed. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Planning Associate Atkinson suggested striking statement number 3 on Resolution 664-01 regarding the boarding of animals. Commissioner Miller asked for clarification on the mechanical ventilation. Director Ericson stated there are 2 ventilation systems. They need to be separate in order to abstain from recirculating the air in the building. Commissioner Hegland stated that the boarding issue is separate from approving an animal hospital to be built in a B-2 zone. Chair Stevenson explained that is the reason for removing statement number 3 in this resolution. Director Ericson further explained that the City would be allowing the Animal Hospital to transfer their current business to their new location and the issue of boarding should not be discussed at this point. He suggested that by leaving this statement in, the Commission would be sending a message to the Council that the Planning Commission feels boarding should not be allowed, and since it is not a discussion item, no message should be implied. Commissioner Hegland stated he was concerned that removing that statement it sends the message that the Commission would approve boarding for reasons other than hospitalization for surgery, illness or injury. Director Ericson explained that the city code still disallows boarding in the City. Therefore, by removing statement 3 from the resolution an action of approval would be for the animal hospital only, not animal boarding facility. Dr. Barcus stated he felt the statement was redundant. The city already restricts boarding. Animals would be boarded for hospitalization and that does not fall under the term of boarding. The definition of boarding is to house an animal other than for hospitalization. Commissioner Scotch suggested that this issue be researched. Commissioner Zwirn suggested that the statement be left in but add language that research is being conducted or that the City is aware that boarding will be conducted at this facility. He said he agreed with Commissioner Hegland.