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Resolution No. 5462 August 14, 2000 Page 2 WHEREAS, on January 10, 2000, the City Council of the City of Mounds View approved Resolution 5409 which gave authority to TOLD to submit an application for a Planned Unit Development inclusive of City-owned property; and, WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing relative to this request on August 14, 2000; and, WHEREAS, the City Council 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: (1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan The proposed uses are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The site is designated for a Community Commercial use. The plan defines such a use as a “Land use principally engaged in the provision of goods or services with a primary service to the community.” Examples of such uses would include retail and service- oriented businesses such as banks, drug 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 Community Center and the Public Works building; commercial activities, such as Wynnsong Theatre and Donatelle’s Supper Club; and natural open space areas. Separated by an expanse of open space to the east is a single-family home subdivision. Given the separation of distance, it is not expected that the single-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 15-screen movie theatre and construction 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 City Council 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 have been 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,