Planning Commission Resolution 483-96

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. . . Planning Commission Resolution No. 483-96 Novembcr 6, 1996 Page 5 (2) The use will bc sufficicntly compatible or scparated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in valuc and there will be not detcrrencc to development of vacant land. (3) Thc structure and site will have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjaccnt residential properties. The site is bordered on the north and south by roadways, and abuts a business and industrial park on the east side. The existing site and proposed expansion shows a attractive combination of buffering and landscaping around the entire perimeter, and this business helps in creating an appealing gateway to Mounds View and to the residential neighborhoods north of Highway 10. It serves as an example of high quality development for potential developers of property in the area. (4) The use, in the opinion ofthc [Planning Commission), is rcasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the cxisting land use. The expansion of the Saturn dealership to take in the Citgo property will help unify this corner, and allow an attractive and successful business additional room. Providing more room for inventory and expanding the range of services available to Saturn's customers may translate into more tax revenue to the City. Expansion of the Saturn dealership will also help in strengthening the vitality and enhancing the appearance of the Highway 10 corridor. This corridor is very important to the long run economic health of the City. (5) The use is consistcnt with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intcnds to locate the proposcd use. The purpose of the B-3 district is to provide for and limit the establishment of motor vehicle oriented or dependent commercial and service activities. It allows for auto repair businesses with approval of a conditional use permit. The applicant's proposal fits within the limits envisioned by the ordinance for the B-3 district, and its location along Highway 10 is logical and appropriate. (6) The use is not in conflict with thc Comprchensive Plan of the City. The most recent discussion of comprehensive goals for the City was the Mounds View 2000 project in 1994. The Vision Statement from the Growth, Development and Business Issue Project Team stated: "The City of Mounds Vicw will bc known as a city with a balance between busincss and residential conccrns. There will be a positive business climatc as shown by public-private collaboration to recruit, encourage, and retain successful, community-bascd enterprises with cmphasis on job expansion, incrcase in tax basc, and quality of life. There will be a