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Mounds View Planning Commission June 7, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ permitted use is the lesser of two evils. Commissioner Zwirn stressed that Integra has an impeccable reputation regarding maintenance and communication with residents. To accommodate requirements of space and workability features, Integra is willing to work with residents on their concerns and recommendations. He stressed that once the City Council passes this, it is done. If there are problems later, there is not much that can be done. Individuals will need to bring individual issues or problems to the Council or Commission as they happen. Commissioner Zwirn is confused as to what the public wants to do with the corridor. If the public does not want commercial development, or doesn’t want residential, what does public really want? Mr. Waldoch again addressed the Commission and stated he has no problem with townhouses. He has issue with the proposed location and breaking up the PUD. He indicated there are no residential accommodations or services at that end of town. He questions why townhouses should be built on both sides of County Road 10. He believes traffic will become an issue on Spring Lake Road with the right hand turn out of the townhome development, which will not help Mounds View businesses. Mr. Waldoch believes there is a better way to look at this. He pointed out the townhomes going up along Long Lake Road and questions how many are needed in Mounds View. He restated his feeling that Integra did not do its homework and believes the PUD was developed for a reason. Mr. Waldoch would like to see townhouses kept at the end of town where sidewalks and stop and go lights already exist. He believes it is time for more business and the PUD makes more sense now than it did when originally developed. Commissioner Scotch maintains that most business owners take pride in their businesses. Director Ericson called the Commissions attention to the issue of traffic. It is his observation that the 19-unit townhome development would not create a traffic concern. Commercial business generally creates more traffic. In a conversation with the Fire Marshall, adequate space for safety and emergency vehicles and garbage trucks will exist. Secondly, trail ways and pedestrian friendly areas are planned along County Road 10 to Silver Lake Road and Spring Lake Road to the northwest. Director Ericson believes when the PUD was created in 2001/2002 they were looking at the future and what could go in this area. The challenge is to look at what would most benefit Mounds View. The B-3 zoning has been in place for many years. The R-1 has been inconsistent, therefore the City maintains control as to what goes in and the PUD will be broken up either way. Commissioner Hegland reiterated the reason for the PUD was based on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Schnor again addressed the Commission. He stated that if the townhome project was important, why is a representative from Integra not present at this meeting. He wonders if this is reflective of how the project will go. Acting Chair Miller reiterated the Comprehensive Plan is in place and emphasized it is for a mixed-use PUD. There are two resolutions before the Commission; one to deny and one to approve the rezoning request to an R-3. She asked Director Ericson if the Comprehensive Plan would have to be changed. Director Ericson explained this is a mixed-use PUD with an emphasis on housing. A townhome development would satisfy the housing component of the PUD. If the intent were for a commercial PUD it would have been designated as such. A townhome