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Mounds View Planning Commission July 21, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 3 ____________________________________________________________________________ around to have the only access on County Highway 10. Ramsey County has approved allowing two driveways onto County Highway 10 as long as one is only right-in and the other is only right-out. Parking requirements for the development is 59 spaces with nine of the spaces being covered. The applicant has proposed 70 spots, 35 underground and 35 above ground, so there are 11 more parking spaces than required. As for the landscaping, the city consultants have reviewed the submitted plan and have determined that it exceeds the amount of required landscaping. City Staff and the developer have talked to the single-family property owner directly adjacent to the development site, and discussed the type of screening they would like installed. The developer has agreed to add 2 staggered rows of pine trees to the south end of the property for screening. Staff recommends that some or all of the parking spaces on the south end of the parking lot be removed and shown as “proof of parking” to allow additional green space for the pine trees. The Fire Marshal is currently reviewing the plans for fire access and may require the developer add a fire hydrant and an emergency access road. The developer is proposing a monument sign on County Highway 10. The plan is well above the minimum building elevation as indicated in the Local Water Management Plan, and the developer has applied to Rice Creek Watershed for the necessary permit. She added the site is not on a wetland and all utilities will be underground. There also will be a trail fee associated with the new development along County Highway 10. Planning Associate Heller stated that with a major subdivision there is a required drainage and utility easement around the perimeter of the property. With all major subdivisions, there is a Park Dedication fee based on 10% of the current year property value determined by Ramsey County. She added the City Attorney is reviewing the plat and title work, and staff does not anticipate any problems. She stated this meeting is not a published public hearing, but staff sent notifications to the properties and owners within 500 feet, and has not received any comments. The developer held another neighborhood meeting on July 19, 2010 and one resident attended. Commissioner Schiltgen questioned with the parking spaces on the south end eliminated would the project still meet the required amount parking on the site. Planning Associate Heller stated that they would still meet the required amount of parking even if several of the spaces were not constructed. The proof of parking would be shown on the approved site plans and would be required to be constructed if the City determines there is a need for them at a later time. Commissioner Meehlhause suggested adding some language into the proposed resolution reflecting the proof of parking issue. Commissioner Schiltgen questioned the sidewalk on the backside of the building and what it would be constructed with. Planning Associate Heller stated it would probably be more of a gravel trail that would have the capability of being driven on by emergency vehicles.