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Mounds View Planning Commission April 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Associate Heller stated those two parcels combined along with the Premium Stop parcel, would be about a 3-acre site, however; someone would need to purchase two of the properties. She noted the City owns the Premium Stop parcel, and tore down the buildings in order to make the site more attractive for redevelopment. Commissioner Schiltgen recommended the City continue pursuing opportunities to encourage redevelopment of beautification of the corridor. Commissioner Elofson anticipated that the economy would boom in the next several years and he predicted the blighted areas along the corridor would take care of themselves. Chair Stevenson stated the downturn in the economy has partially created the current situation along the corridor. He was in favor of the Commission reconsidering the PUD acreage requirements along with the right-of-way setbacks. Associate Heller commented Staff does speak with potential developers and explained all vacant properties that Staff is aware of are listed on the City’s website. She suggested that the City could begin encouraging property owners along the corridor to improve their buildings and property, and signage as this may help draw future development to the area. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu was in favor of allowing only monument signs along the County Road 10 corridor for future developments. The Commission agreed. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu suggested that the amount of electronic signs along the corridor be limited. Associate Heller indicated the amount per business is already restricted within the City’s current sign code. Commissioner Carvelli-Yu questioned how the Commission should proceed. Associate Heller noted she would forward to the Commissioners a PUD agreement for each member to review. She encouraged the Commissioners to review this information along with the updated Zoning Code. Chair Stevenson recommended the Commission review the PUD size requirements at a future meeting. In addition, he wanted to see monument-style signs required along the corridor for all future signs. He noted building setbacks and parking lots requirements should also be discussed. The Commission was in agreement with these recommendations.