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Mounds View Planning Commission November 7, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 10 ________________________________________________________________________ three the City could consider vacating the right of way established by this request and allowing them to do so. He further explained that requiring the cul-de-sac is a good idea to allow for future expansion and does not negatively impact the property owner to the south because the property owner to the south would have the option of either two or three lots total on the property. Chairperson Stevenson indicated that the cul-de-sac would be advantageous to the south property owner when or if they should decide to subdivide because it gives them the option of getting two lots out of the back part of the property. Chairperson Stevenson suggested that the Resolution should reflect the number of feet the gate should be moved. Commissioner Hegland asked how the area would be plowed beyond the access drive. Mr. Diehl indicated it would be treated as a driveway and he would be removing the snow himself. He also indicated he intends to install his driveway in such a manner to make it easy to connect it to the cul-de-sac in the future. MOTION/SECOND: Johnson/Hegland. To Approve Resolution 677-01, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Minor Subdivision of 7841 Spring Lake Road. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ____________________________________________________________________________ 7. Planning Case DE00-002 Community Development Director Ericson explained that the Planning Commission had requested that Mr. Mezzenga seek approval from Ramsey County to install an island around the catch basin to allow access to be onto County Road I as was approved. He then explained that Ramsey County had determined that this option was not workable due to the separation needed from either side of the catch basin and the potential confusion that could be caused due to the 21- foot separation between the drive aisles. Director Ericson indicated that, based on the information from Ramsey County, Mr. Mezzenga has submitted a revised site plan switching the entrance into the development to Greenfield Avenue. He then indicated that, while the design provided to the Commission does not appear to be popular, it is workable and does satisfy access to the development that is probably safer than the County Road I access. He further indicated that the City does not have the authority to deny access to the development. Director Ericson indicated that letters were sent to property owners within 350 feet of the development and one resident was in attendance earlier. He then indicated that Mr. Mezzenga was dealing with some health issues and was not able to attend the meeting.