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Mounds View Planning Commission August 2, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ setback. She also pointed out the required 40-foot corner setback and the 20-foot parking setback locations. Planning Associate Heller stated for a variance to be approved, a hardship must be shown. Planning Associate Heller remarked this is a very large property, over 20 acres in size, where wetlands limit the location and size of the proposed building. She stated the literal interpretation of the Zoning Code may deprive the applicant of rights enjoyed by other properties in the same zone, in that most properties do not have, or have less, wetlands on their property. Planning Associate Heller stated special conditions or circumstances are a result from the actions of the applicant due to the building size that they want. She reported granting the variance may confer on the applicant special privileges denied to other property owners in the same district. Planning Associate Heller stated the variances requested are the minimum required to alleviate the hardship and economic conditions alone are not considered a hardship. She stated the variance may not be materially detrimental to the purpose or to other properties in the same zone. Planning Associate Heller verified the proposed variance would not impair adequate light and air supply to neighboring properties. Commissioner Miller asked which part of the building was made smaller. Planning Associate Heller, using the new site plan display, pointed out the cut down area to the east and south areas of the building. Chair Stevenson asked if Staff felt there would be adequate parking if another business were to move into this building. Planning Associate Heller said parking stalls are based on the size of the building. She pointed out large buildings do not always have a large number of employees. She indicated Tyson is trying to build as much parking as possible. She stated Tyson currently has about 150 spaces, which is more than Tyson needs, but less than what is required by code. Planning Associate Heller pointed out on the proposed site plan where additional parking spaces could go if needed. Chair Stevenson asked if Staff is comfortable with the parking plan given the purpose of Tyson. Planning Associate Heller stated for a warehouse type business, parking is probably adequate given that warehouse businesses typically do not have a lot of employees. But the Planning Commission does need to consider parking if Tyson were to leave. Commissioner Scotch indicated along Mustang the building appears to be in line with the building next door. Planning Associate Heller stated she drew it in as a reference and that the location is not accurate on the site plan. She stated Tyson’s building would be very close to the street and would stand out. Commissioner Meehlhause asked if Tyson was at the end of the street. Planning Associate Heller indicated they were and pointed out on the site plan where to enter Tyson and the location of other businesses.