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B-1 Zoning Code Text Amendment Page 2 Both of the B-1 zoned properties in Mounds View are very small – approximately ½ acre in size, with one building and a parking lot. The small building and lot sizes alone will limit the type of businesses that would open in these locations. As with many commercial properties in Mounds View, both of these B-1 properties are directly adjacent to residential land uses. The property at 2408 County Road I has a building that is about 4,800 square feet and has 21 parking spaces (with room for a few more). The other B-1 zoned property is at 7295 Silver Lake Road (at corner of County Road H2) and is about 2,200 square feet with 15 parking spaces. Neither property would probably meet the required number of parking spaces for most common land uses (see Chapter 1121.13 for parking requirements). Both of these properties are located on main roads and have access points that are capable of handling more customer traffic than currently exists. Based upon the discussion of the Planning Commission on April 21, 2010, staff has drafted a resolution that recommends an amendment to the Zoning Code that adds more permitted uses to the B-1 district. The Planning Commission had discussed adding thrift stores as a conditional use. Staff has instead added thrift stores as a permitted use because the City has rules that can address issues that may arise from items left outside the store. Recommendation: Staff recommends adding more permitted uses to the B-1 Zoning District. The Commission should review and discuss the list of additional uses proposed for the B-1 District. Staff has prepared Resolution 924-10 that adds more uses to the B-1 Zoning District for the Commissions consideration and adoption. Sincerely, Heidi Heller - Planning Associate Attachments 1. Zoning Map 2. Aerial View 3. Resolution 924-10