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Mounds View Planning Commission March 15, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 13 <br /> <br /> <br />from the neighbors, and to determine what could be done in terms of fencing and additional <br />screening. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson indicated this was a very informal stage in this process. He stated he did <br />not anticipate a problem with regard to the site drainage. He noted that with the expanded <br />parking areas, there would be more runoff, however, the ponding should provide better control of <br />the quality of the water, and with the outlet structures in place, there should be more control on <br />the quantity of the water as well. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stevenson stated he agreed with staff’s recommendation regarding the relocation <br />of the accessory building. He indicated he would like to see the structure located to the north of <br />the volleyball courts, in front of the pond, with attempts to maintain some of the existing <br />landscaping. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller inquired if the garage of the adjacent property affected by the demolition <br />of the two houses would be facing the parking lot. Chairperson Peterson indicated the garage <br />would face the volleyball court. Commissioner Miller stated she did not feel that screening <br />would be necessary in this particular location. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stevenson stated there might be concerns with regard to screening for the house <br />located on County Road H2, adjacent to the subject property. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson inquired regarding the type of screening proposed for this location. Ms. <br />Boen stated they were considering some type of fencing, in addition to trees and landscaping. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson noted that in the past, neighboring residents have desired to have a fence <br />constructed immediately, in order to screen the actual construction site from their view. He <br />indicated he would like to see that screening is provided as soon as possible, after the two houses <br />are removed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson inquired at which stage of development would the parking area be <br />expanded. Ms. Boen indicated the entire parking area would be expanded during the first phase <br />of the development. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson inquired if the angled driveway in the northwest corner of the site would <br />be included in the demolition project, or a portion of that removed and reconfigured. Ms. Boen <br />stated the driveway would be removed, and the sidewalks would remain. <br /> <br />Chairperson Peterson inquired if the applicant was aware of the general nature of the landscape <br />proposal. Ms. Boen indicated they were considering the placement of berm trees along <br />Knollwood Drive, around the dumpster location. She stated they would not attempt to <br />significantly landscape the area of their future worship sanctuary, however, they would do their <br />best to attempt to landscape within the 8-foot wide strip along the eastern edge of the driveway.