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Mounds View Planning Commission August 3, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Zwirn asked if the land use information, in the comp plan amendment application packet, etc. is pre-Medtronic. He also asked about the estimated peak traffic numbers going up minimally. Chris Carda, RLK-Kuusisto, Ltd. stated the entire Medtronic project was taken into account. He noted the report numbers reflect what traffic SYSCO adds. Acting Chair Miller asked what determined three acres. She also asked if SYSCO would see a need for more land in the future. Mr. Carda stated the three acres is a result of adding 100 vehicles and 50 truck parking stalls, which would expand the site east, and push the pond south. Philip Seipp, SYSCO Minnesota, stated he believes this expansion should take the company quite a ways into the future. He noted the business would be changing in approximately five to six years in terms of stocking fewer products. Commissioner Zwirn noted SYSCO recently acquired Asian Foods and asked if the expansion included transferring material and/or equipment from Asian Foods. Mr. Seipp stated they do some fleet maintenance for Asian Foods, but they serve a different market. He noted SYSCO abandoned that market when the acquisition was made. Commissioner Zwirn asked where on the aerial site would the three acres be. Mr. Carda stated it is outlined on Exhibit 1. Commissioner Zwirn asked if all necessary announcements have been made for the public hearing. Director Ericson stated yes. Commissioner Zwirn asked about waiving park dedication fees, etc. since the land was donated to the City and would be donated back to SYSCO. Director Ericson stated the issue has not been discussed. Dedication fees are a component of the subdivision, which is not yet before the City. Commissioner Hull asked since SYSCO donated the land is there any money involved. Director Ericson replied that the land would be deeded back to SYSCO for a dollar.. Commissioner Scotch asked why SYSCO transferred the land and now wants it back. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated with the original development in 1989 SYSCO did not envision they would need all of the acreage so they donated 46 acres to the City for open space. SYSCO expanded east over the years but now they are up against the current parcel and there is no room to add parking. He noted if the expansion does not happen headquarters in Houston will add jobs elsewhere. Acting Chair Miller closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Hegland/Scotch. To approve Resolution 802-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a SYSCO Request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Expand their Parking Lot and Driveway; Planning Case No. PA2005-002. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________