Planning Commission Resolution 623-00

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. . . Resolution No. 623-00 July 19,2000 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan recommended for approval by the Planning Commission designates the parcels associated with the PUD as CC-PUD, Community Commercial Planned Unit Development; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings relative to this request on June 7, 2000 and July 5, 2000; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the criteria for a PUD zoning designation as identified in Section 1125.01 Subd. 1.e. of the Mounds View Municipal Code: (I) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan recommended for approval by the Planning Commission defines a Community Commercial use as a "Land use principally engaged in the provision of goods or services with a primary service to the conununity" Examples of such uses would include retail and service- oriented businesses such as banks, dntg stores, restaurants, veterinary clinics or day care centers. (2) The geographical area involved, (3) Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. ( 4) The character of the surrounding area. The surrounding area is dominated by municipal activities, such as City Hall. the COImnunity Center and the Public Works building: commercial activities, such as Wymlsong Theatre and Donatelle's Supper Club; and natural open space areas. Separated by an expanse of open space to the east is a smgle-family home subdivision Given the separation of distance, it is not expected that the smglc- family homes would be depreciated or impacted in any way. The general area in recent years has become the heart of Mounds View' with the development of the IS-screen movie theatre and constntction of the Community Center. It is believed that a Walgreens and proposed restaurant development would be consistent with and complementary to the immediate area. (5) The demonstrated need for the use. The applicant"s client feels strongly, given Mounds View's existing and anticipated demographical composition. that this area would be an appropriate and successful location for a neighborhood- oriented Walgreens, Regarding the proposed restaurant, previous market research and resident surveys have indicated a strong support and desire for additional non-fast food restaurant chOices. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that this proposal satisfies the purpose and intent of a PUD as stated in Section 1120.01 of the Mounds View Municipal Code in that the proposal contemplates the overall development of these properties and provides for an appropriate mix of complementary uses adding to the vitality of the City Center; and, WHEREAS, requirements would be included to ensure high quality architectural design and coordinated signage, preservation of the wetlands, and consideration given to preserving existing tree cover outside of development areas wherever possible; and,