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Mounds View Planning Commission December 2, 2015 <br />Regular Meeting Page 2 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br />4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda <br /> <br />None. <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />5. Planning Cases <br /> <br />A. ZC2015-001 Rezoning from B1, Neighborhood Business to B2, Limited <br />Business <br /> Applicant: Zulfiquar Punjani <br /> Address: 2408 County Road I <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson indicated the applicant, Zulfiquar Punjani, was requesting a rezoning <br />of the property at 2408 County Road I, previously Sam’s Market. He discussed the history of the <br />property and indicated the applicant was proposing to use the site more intensely. He reported <br />there was talk of converting the space to a liquor store. He encouraged the Planning <br />Commission to consider each of the uses allowed within the B-2 zoning district, while also <br />considering the City’s Comprehensive Plan, along with any adverse effects or depreciation of <br />rezoning the property. He then noted the zoning on the adjacent properties. He reviewed the <br />intent of both the B-1 and B-2 zoning districts. Staff recommended the Planning Commission <br />discuss the request and either approve or deny the rezoning. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson questioned what the Planning Commission saw as the future for this property <br />and if B-2 was a proper fit for this site. He believed B-2 was a proper fit. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kieffer wanted to know if the property owner could find a B-1 user for this <br />property. City Administrator Ericson stated he has not been in communication with anyone <br />proposing to use the site in a B-1 manner. <br /> <br />Chair Stevenson asked if the site had enough parking to support a more intense use. City <br />Administrator Ericson reported more parking stalls could be added if required by a future use. <br />He anticipated this would be a self-regulating issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Schiltgen questioned what portion of the property would be rezoned. City <br />Administrator Ericson clarified that the applicant was proposing to rezone the entire parcel. <br />However, he commented that if the property were rezoned, the entire building could be turned <br />into a liquor store in the future. <br /> <br />Commissioner Love inquired when the Comprehensive Plan would be updated. City <br />Administrator Ericson explained the Comprehensive Plan was slated for updates in 2018. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the City’s vision for the County Road I corridor. <br />