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Mounds View Planning Commission August 22, 2007 Regular Meeting Page 2 5. Planning Cases None ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activities A. Variance Extension Request for Tyson Company, 4825 Mustang Circle Planning Associate Heller reported that in 2006, the Tyson Company applied for a development review and a variance to build an additional building on their property. She stated the variance request was for a reduced front building setback (a ten-foot building setback) and a five-foot parking setback. She stated that due to the large wetland area in the rear of the property, the proposed building and parking lot were pushed much closer to the street than the 40 feet required by code. She reported that on August 2, 2006, the Planning Commission approved a variance for these reduced setbacks Planning Associate Heller stated that per City Code Chapter 1125.02 Subd. 5, all variances must be acted on within one year from the date of approval or they become null and void, unless an extension is granted by the Planning Commission. She reported the Tyson Company submitted a written request for a one-year extension. Planning Associate Heller stated that soon after the variance was granted, Tyson began working with Ferrellgas to possibly locate on Tyson’s property, and then Tyson decided the cost of constructing a new building was too high and that they would not proceed with their own expansion plans. She reported the new site plan showing where Ferrellgas would be located, is exactly where Tyson planned their new building to be located. She stated that Tyson indicated construction costs have come down and if Ferrellgas did not locate on their property, they would probably move forward with new building plans again. Planning Associate Heller stated staff requests the Planning Commission to consider a one-year extension of a variance for reduced building and parking setbacks at Tyson Company, 4825 Mustang Circle. Commissioner Gunn asked if both buildings would be used. Planning Associate Heller replied they would use them both. Commissioner Miller asked if the extension could be approved if the Ferrellgas is an unknown. Chair Stevenson explained the Planning Commission is extending the variance for Tyson Company only. Commissioner Cramblit asked if they could ask for another extension next year. Planning Associate Heller replied they could.