03-21-2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mounds View Planning Commission March 7, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson replied he could do that as long as the comp plan still reflected the Neighborhood Commercial designation. Commissioner Miller asked about the small market down the street that wanted to put in pumps. Director Ericson replied it is zoned B-1 and would not support a gas station because of the size of the lot, the zoning and the comprehensive plan. Commissioner Gunn clarified the B-1, B-2, and B-3 designations. She pointed out the gas station currently falls under the B-2 designation. Chair Stevenson stated the Commission is not quite ready to look at this. He indicated he did not want to see it designated as Highway Commercial. Director Ericson stated Staff agrees. Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek recommended stipulations as to the size of the gas station and to also look at lighting in commercial areas. She stated the ambient light from The Station’s additional canopy could cause a glow into the surrounding neighborhoods. She indicated she wants to know if Public Works looked at the environmental concerns of the underground storage tanks. Director Ericson replied the new tanks were installed in 1995 and had been inspected. Mr. Tom Manke, Co-Owner of The Station, stated two new tanks were installed in 1995. He said the lines are tested annually. He explained the two new pumps would be built to the south and tied into the existing tanks; no new tanks would be added. Mr. Manke explained ambient lighting for commercial use has changed in the recent years in that now 90 percent of the light shines down onto the dispensers. Director Ericson stated there is time to bring this back to the next meeting and prepare it for City Council. He indicated he and Planning Associate Heller would develop wording to address the issues related to the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code. Chair Stevenson asked if there were members of the audience who would like to share their thoughts. Mr. Paul Fedor, 5491Adams Street, stated he owns the property south of The Station. He said he usually preaches about the expansion of business. He stated he is always for expansion and believes the City Council and Planning Commission should do anything in their power to aid new expansion, within reason. He stated he sat on the Planning Commission for nine years and spent a great deal of time on this issue. Mr. Fedor said the reason The Station was allowed there was because it was already in place. He stated he thought it would make more sense to develop the entire corner correctly with the necessary setbacks. He said that once a property is rezoned at