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Mounds View Planning Commission April 20, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Planning Case DE2005-002 and VR2005-004. Consideration of a Variance for Reduced Parking Setbacks and a Development Review for a Proposed Retail Development at 2525 County Road 10. Planner Prososki informed the Commission that Synders Drug Store has entered into an agreement to purchase the Gas For Less site at 2525 County Road 10 and replace it with a stand- alone building. She indicated that they are proposing to construct a 5,975 square foot building. Planner Prososki explained that Snyders has requested a variance for a five-foot parking setback along County Road 10, Long Lake Road and Bronson Drive. On the east property line shared with the City, Snyders is requesting a zero-foot parking setback. Planner Prososki reviewed each requirement of the development review with the Commission. Acting Chair Miller opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. There were no public comments. Acting Chair Miller closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Acting Chair Miller asked if there were any issues with the underground tanks. Gerald Williams indicated that there are no new issues with the underground tanks on site but that there was an issue previously that was handled by the Pollution Control Agency. He then said that, as a part of this project, those tanks will be removed. Planner Prososki reviewed the variances requested and noted that it may be possible for the applicant to work with the adjacent property owner, the City, to purchase a strip of property to allow them to meet the setback requirement on the east side. Commissioner Zwirn asked if there were other plans and whether this was the most workable plan. Planner Prososki indicated that this applicant had provided a different sketch plan but this plan worked the best for traffic flow. Commissioner Zwirn asked if it seemed like the City is willing to allow the adjacent City property to be used for a pond for the site. Dave Leonard from Snyder’s indicated that the City brought up the holding pond as a way to improve drainage at its site as well as handle water from the Snyder’s site. He then explained that they have been facing heavy competition with the addition of Walgreen’s and CVS and this new location would help them remain competitive and visible to their customers.