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Mounds View Planning Commission January 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 17 Planning Associate Ericson advised that the City had authorized staff to draft a resolution which would allow TOLD Development Company to come forward with an application and development proposal for the City remnant parcel and the Midland/Videen parcel. He advised that the City is required to sign off on the application, as the City is one of the property owners, therefore, the Council directed staff to draft a resolution authorizing the City’s signature on that development application. He explained that this does not guarantee that anything would be approved, but simply allows a proposal to come forth, and this proposal would come before the Planning Commission. Chairperson Peterson inquired if the additional cost for the surveying of the northern portion of the City property had been authorized. Planning Associate Ericson stated this issue was discussed, and an arrangement has been made with the developer, who will probably bear the majority, if not all of the costs for the surveying and platting. He advised that this matter could be clarified in the resolution that goes before the Council at their next meeting. B. Upcoming Planning Cases Planning Associate Ericson stated at the next meeting of the Planning Commission, there would be consideration of a variance request pertaining to a warehouse/office building, which is located on Highway 8. He explained that a survey of the property has indicated that the building is situated slightly over the minimum setback for the parcel, therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the building to remain as it currently exists, simply to provide for a clean transfer of ownership. Commissioner Hegland inquired why a variance was required. Planning Associate Ericson explained that it is not necessarily required, however, many times mortgage companies or prospective owners would prefer to see City approval in writing, in order to legitimize the existing location of the structure. Commissioner Hegland stated there is an existing property clause, which indicates that the status of existing property is not affected by a transfer of ownership. Planning Associate Ericson pointed out that potential legal problems could arise in the future. He explained that the City did not request this application, however, the applicant chose to proceed in this manner. Planning Associate Ericson stated pursuant to the discussion at the previous Council Work Session, all public meetings held in City Hall shall be subject to cable cast. He explained that the Planning Commission Agenda Sessions, at which meeting minutes and other non-planning related issues are reviewed, and the special meetings, such as those held for the review of the Comprehensive Plan would be televised from that point forward.