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Mounds View Planning Commission November 16, 2011 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Schiltgen. To approve Resolution 951-11, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Tyson Trucking (D and A Development) at 4825 Mustang Circle; Planning Case No. CU2011-001. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to Allow Outdoor Vending Kiosks in Commercial Zoning Districts Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission this item was discussed at the November 2, 2011 Planning meeting. Staff has received a few requests from local businesses requesting to install Redbox kiosks. At this time, the City Code does not allow for outdoor vending kiosks. Associate Heller indicated Walgreens has spoken with the City over the past several months seeking a Code Amendment to allow for this use. The Commission decided that the zoning code should be amended to allow these kiosks as a conditional use in commercial districts, including commercial PUD’s, but only at retail stores and restaurants. Associate Heller reviewed Chapter 1112, B-1 Neighborhood Business District, Subdivision 1112.04 with the Commission. She stated that this new language would be added to the B-1 district conditional uses since the zoning code builds on each chapter. Staff recommends that the Commission review and comment on the proposed language for the outdoor vending kiosks. Commissioner Meehlhause asked if hotels should be permitted to offer these vending kiosks. Chair Stevenson stated this would not be necessary since hotel TV’s offered movie rentals. Associate Heller added that two of the hotels within the City are very close to McDonalds, which currently has a Redbox inside the restaurant. Commissioner Smith questioned if the number of kiosks should be limited to two per site. Associate Heller stated the number of kiosks allowed would be specified in each Resolution on a case-by-case basis. Staff and the Planning Commission would need to review the outdoor space available for each applicant. Applicants can also request a CUP amendment if they want to add a second kiosk later on. Chair Stevenson inquired if the Police Department had been contacted regarding this issue. Associate Heller explained she did not bring this to the Police Department as these vending kiosks are becoming more common and there would be no cash inside the machine.