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Mounds View Planning Commission June 7, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 10 property several times and changed its Comprehensive Plan. He explained that at one time, the property was zoned commercial, and other times it was zoned residential, and the timing has never been quite right for Mr. Videen. Commissioner Thomas inquired regarding the current zoning of the property. Mr. Moses stated that it was zoned B-3, Commercial. Commissioner Thomas inquired how far the large trees on Highway 10 were from the property line, and if they could be saved rather than removed. Mr. Cunningham indicated that the trees generally begin in the area that has been delineated as wetland, to the east of the proposed development. He stated that they have obtained delineations of both the wetland and tree line, and could provide this information to staff and the Planning Commission. Commissioner Thomas inquired regarding 3 or 4 large trees located between the new and old Edgewood Drive. She stated that according to the plans that were provided, it appears that these would be eliminated with the construction of the proposed parking lot. Mr. Cunningham stated that those trees would be included in the development scheme. Planning Associate Ericson stated that the developer could indicate the location of those trees on the site plan, in relationship to the proposed lots, buildings, and parking lot, and bring that forward at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Kaden stated that if this item were to move forward, the wetland area would be zoned Planned Unit Development. He inquired if this could be zoned Open Space later in the process, or possibly made into a park, so that the residents could be certain that the upland behind their homes would not be developed. Planning Associate Ericson stated that staff would request the City Attorney’s opinion in this regard. Chairperson Peterson stated that the Conservancy, Recreation and Preservation designation might be an appropriate zoning for this property. Community Development Director Jopke stated that the Outlot site is designated as a natural Open Space in the Comprehensive Plan, and this would provide some protection against future development. He added that through the Planned Unit Development process, the only thing allowed to occur on that property would be exactly what is approved on the plan, and the property would be specified as Open Space on the plan, which would provide protection from that standpoint. He advised that if the proposed land swap occurs, the City would own the property, and therefore, a number of protections would be in place to maintain the property as it exists.