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Mounds View City Council October 23~ 1989 Regular Meeting Page Six -------------------------------------------------------------------------- the City Council and Planning Commission. He noted • the property in question is already zoned B-4, with a significant number of businesses that would be allowed there, with more intense uses. Mr. Krass added time is getting short, and they have been in this process for several months. All arrange- ments for financing have been made and if this con- struction season is missed, it will cause significant financial problems for his client. He pointed out they have gone through the process and adhered to everything that was asked of them and they would like to see the second vote on the ordinance change done at this time. The public hearing was held without any input being received, and the peition presented is not part of the legal process. Mr. Krass asked that the Council proceed and vote on the agenda items before them. He noted if there are neighborhood concerns they have not thought about, they will address them, however, lighting, traffic, speakers and so forth have all been addressed at length. Mr. Meyers asked if any consideration could be given to another site on the property. An unidentified representative of Paster Enterprises responded no, that there are other constraints. with . other tenants and so forth. Edward Paster, of Paster Enterprises, explained the determination of the location for the restaurant was made after meetings with Hardees personnel, Paster Enterprises staff and the principals of Beutow and Associations, th.e traffic planners. He stated this location is the most responsive to the traffic flow and uses of the center. He also reviewed the history of the past 16 years. and the planning done for the shopping center. Mayor Hankner reviewed her philosophy of a participatory government and asked if Mr. Paster would be willing to sit down and meet with the residents of the area. Mr. Paster stated he had agreed last week and had sat down with some after the meeting and listened to some of their suggestions. He stated he believes in a participatory government but not in changing the law. He added everyone has some time constraints. Councilmember Paone reviewed the site plan and made alternate suggestions on the location of the restaurant within the shopping center property. • Mr. Paster responded they would have an adverse ,npact due to parking, and the areas suggested by Councilznember Paone are used heavily for parking, and there are written