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Mounds View Planning Commission October 3, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Miller asked if the neighbors were in favor with this recommendation. Mrs. Mahlum commented this was not an ideal situation and perhaps a different home design would resolve the situation. Commissioner Cramblit indicated the extension of the retaining wall would assure that cars were not driving into the neighbor’s fence. Chair Stevenson suggested the existing retaining wall remain, but that it not be required the entire length of the driveway to the garage. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Miller. To approve Resolution 972-12, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Variance allowing for a Three Foot Driveway Setback; Planning Case No. VR2012-005. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Modification to the Project Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project and TIF Districts Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that the City is modifying the Mounds View Economic Development Project and TIF Districts Nos. 1, 2 and 3, in order to identify parcels that the City would like to acquire through the use of tax increment generated from these districts for redevelopment. The City has created a list of potential redevelopment properties which was discussed in detail with the Commission. It was noted the expansion of this list would provide for greater flexibility for redevelopment in the future. Staff recommended approval of the proposed modifications. Chair Stevenson asked how many more properties were added to the newly revised list. Associate Heller estimated that an additional 250 properties were added to the new list. Commissioner Meehlhause questioned how many properties were removed from the list. Associate Heller explained that through development and demolition of some properties, approximately one-third of the properties on the original list were removed. She noted some of the properties were vacant or landlocked. Chair Stevenson was thanked staff for spending time to review each property in the City.