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Mounds View Planning Commission January 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 7 ________________________________________________________________________ the lot, but if the church sells parcel B and cannot go forward with their plans and are stuck with Parcel A, they are not going to give it back to who owns parcel B. He stated the church could be looking at losing money. He believes the ramifications of doing the split now where it would be hard for the church to back out. He stated there are ramifications that need to be considered before a vote is taken. Chair Stevenson replied that this is why the church is given one year to develop the lot; it will revert to the original configuration. Director Ericson stated the confusing thing is that the 16,000 square foot property and house could not be sold without parcel A attached to it because at this point, the lot does not exist and the deed has not been sealed to it. He explained the deed would not be sealed until something is resolved. He stated his recommendation is that nothing occurs on this lot until there is some action by the City Council with any kind of subsequent rezoning, comprehensive plan, or major subdivision request. He appreciates all the comments and concerns by the residents and realizes it is difficult for the Planning Commission to consider this request without looking at the future plans of the church. He stated this may warrant tabling until the next meeting if additional information is required. He stated that in terms of whether parcel B can be sold separately; only after something is resolved with regard to this request. He stated it would not be advisable to sell the property as the house and 16,000 square feet until there is resolution to the request by the Planning Commission and the City Council. He explained that parcel A does not exist until the City seals the new deeds and this will not be done until something occurs with the request. He indicated there are other recommendations in the resolution. He stated the Planning Commission could table this so there is no action until or in conjunction with other actions that are yet to be accepted by the City. Chair Stevenson stated that is the direction he is leaning towards. Mr. Terry readdressed the Commission and stated this request needs to be looked at further and to put it off until the complete plan is put forward. Mr. Sikorski readdressed the Commission and asked what this allows Abiding Savior Lutheran Church to do other than sell parcel B. He restated it is a precursor to selling the property to a developer for condominiums or a large development. Commissioner Lang asked Director Ericson what action would be required by Abiding Savior if this were to go forward, to take parcel A and add it to the church parcel. Director Ericson replied it is a paperwork process of a lot combination through Ramsey County, tying the two properties together for tax purposes. He stated there is Minnesota State Statute 15.99 that requires the City take action within 60 days. He stated Staff could ask the church to waive the 60-day requirement and bring it back to the next meeting.