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Mounds View Planning Commission August 3, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ 7. Planning Case PD2005-002. Public Hearing and Consideration of the General Concept Plan Review of the Medtronic Planned Unit Development. Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating on June 27, 2005, the City Council and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) authorized an agreement with Medtronic, Inc. to redevelop the Bridges of Mounds View golf course. On July 11, 2005, the Council adopted Ordinance 760 approving the transfer of land from the City of Mounds View to the Mounds View EDA and then to Medtronic, Inc. Director Ericson stated Julie Snow Architects and OPUS Architects & Engineers, Inc. have submitted a general concept plan site rendition for Planning Commission review. The first two buildings are proposed to be a maximum eight stories tall with approximately 50,000 square feet of space on each level. The first phase would involve construction of surface parking and structured parking stalls totaling approximately 3,000 spaces. The second and third phases will add two more buildings, for a total of 1,500,000 square feet of floor area. Some parking stalls and greenery will be in the City of Blaine. Director Ericson noted the site plan has changed slightly from that presented at the Planning Commission meeting of July 20, 2005 by indicating a clarification to the parking stalls and the realignment of the judicial stream that crosses the property. A letter has been sent to theF.A.A. but he is not sure if a response has been received. He noted a meeting was held with the City of Blaine and they are excited to move forward. Acting Chair Miller opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Acting Chair Miller asked what part of the development would be in the City of Blaine. Director Ericson pointed out the area on the site plan. He noted two buildings in Blaine would be purchased as part of the project. Commissioner Hegland asked what is the plan for parking while the project is constructed. He also asked what are the rows of round objects on the site plan. Dan Young Dixon, OPUS Architects & Engineers, Inc., noted the CUP shows structured parking; there is two choices structured or on-grade parking. He stated parking would be on- grade for Phase 2 while Phase 3 parking would become green space after completed. Mr. Dixon stated the round objects are planting beds. Commissioner Hull asked about cafés on the grounds. Mr. Dixon stated they are looking at having a cafeteria for Phase 1 that serves Staff. He added they are looking at having one or several smaller cafés as well as other amenities such as a bank, daycare, fitness center, etc. Acting Chair Miller asked if the same is available at the Fridley site. Mr. Dixon stated yes, they have on-site food service.