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Mounds View Planning Commission March 21, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Planning Associate Heller replied the lots are large enough to handle a fairly good size house. Commissioner Meehlhause asked if the subdivision would be impacted by the tree ordinance being considered. Planning Associate Heller replied the timing would depend on when the tree ordinance is passed and permits are received on the homes. Chair Stevenson asked residents in the audience had questions. The applicant, Char Moschkau, asked for clarification on the proposed tree ordinance. Planning Associate Heller briefly explained a proposed tree preservation ordinance is being considered to save trees in Mounds View. Chair Stevenson clarified the purpose of the proposed ordinance is to discourage clear-cutting and to save some of the larger trees in Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Meehlhause/Commissioner Walsh-Kaczmarek to approve Resolution 862-07, a Resolution Recommending Approval of the Preliminary Plat for a Major Subdivision Located at 8360 Long Lake Road, Planning Case MA2007-001. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Proposed Amendments to Mounds View Zoning Code Chapters 1102 and 1113; Pertaining to a “Neighborhood Motor Fuel Station.” Planning Associate Heller reported staff has been working on a solution to allow The Station at 2280 County Road I to become a conforming use without having to rezone the property or do a comprehensive plan amendment. She stated the Planning Commission indicated they were supportive of The Station’s desire to become conforming and to add two additional fuel pumps, but were hesitant to change the property to a higher intensity designation because of what it could open up the site to in the future should the owners decide to sell the property. Planning Associate Heller stated staff proposes the Mounds View Zoning Code be amended to add the definition of a “Neighborhood Motor Fuel Station” and allow this smaller gas station in a B-2 zoning district as a conditional use. She indicated staff drafted a definition for a Neighborhood Motor Fuel Station and the proposed addition to the B-2 zoning code, Chapter 1113. She stated the City Attorney reviewed the proposal and indicated it could be a satisfactory option rather than rezoning and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to a higher intensity use. Planning Associate Heller reported staff researched five other cities’ zoning codes relating to gas station definitions and the zoning districts allowing gas station operations. She indicated the