Planning Commission Resolution 502-97

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. Planning Commission Resolution No. 502-97 April 16, 1997 Page 3 neighborhoods, commercial centers, industrial parks) from penetration by through traffic. The revisions to the text for District 1 indicate that, if commercial uses are developed in the area within 150 feet of County Road H2, that access to County Road H2 be restricted to protect the neighborhood south of County Road H2 from through traffic. The substantial wetland on this property shaH be preserved. The change from medium density residential to mixed use PUD allowing both commercial and residential uses creates more possibilities for reinforcing the idea of creating a vibrant City Center. Goal 3, Preserve and protect property values, The requirement that uses within 150 feet of County Road H2 be limited to lower intensity uses, that a 50-foot buffer be provided if commercial uses are developed in this area, and that the wetland be preserved wiH help preserve and protect the property values of surrounding residential neighborhoods, Goal 4. Ensure community development is compatible with features of the natural environment and is accommodated without destroying desirable environmental features and natural amenities. . This comprehensive plan amendment includes a requirement that the substantial wetland on the property be preserved from development, and that consideration shaH be given to preserving the tree cover on this parcel outside of development areas wherever possible. Goal 5, Prevent development which is not accompanied by a sufficicnt level of supportive services and facilities (utilities, parking, access, etc,) The property is located on Highway 10, the major thoroughfare in Mounds View, and is also bordered by Long Lake Road and County Road H2, both of which are coHector streets, Adequate opportunities for access are available, Water, sewer, storm sewer, gas and electric lines are in place in the surrounding streets, Comments from the Mounds View Police Department and the Blaine/Spring Lake ParkIMounds View Fire Department regarding need for service would depend on specific land uses proposed and would be obtained at the time of development review. Parking requirements also depend on the specific land uses proposed and would be checked during development review. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission hereby finds that the comprehensive plan amendment will remove an inconsistency between the comprehensive plan designation and the zoning designation on this property. . NOW, THEREFORE, the Mounds View Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council approve an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to designate the O'Neil property as Mixed Use PUD (Commercial and Residential Uses) with a requirement that development be limited to lower intensity uses in the area within 150 feet of County Road H2 as noted in Exhibit 1,