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Mounds View Planning Commission October 5, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ preliminary plat, and approval of a rezoning from l-1 to PUD. He passed out a summary plan for the reconstruction of County Road J, which would handle future traffic volumes. Commissioner Miller referenced the resolution where it states “subject to the following conditions” and asked who checks those. Director Ericson replied either Staff reviews code or it is reflected on the preliminary plat. Commissioner Stevenson asked if on page 1, the first Whereas, does the resolution address Phase1 only (820,000 square feet). Director Ericson replied it should reflect the 1.5 million square feet instead of just the first phase and will be amended. He added if there are no changes to the site plan as presented tonight, Medtronic would not need to come back for further approval for phase 2 and phase 3, as the request is for master plan approval for the entire project. Commissioner Stevenson suggested on page 2, item 10, a map should be included to show traffic and timing. He also asked if traffic improvements to County Road J would be completed by September 2007, noting if the state pulls the improvement money, County Road J could not support the additional traffic. Director Ericson replied Staff can address this in the resolution, as a requirement, that transportation requirements have been completed. He suggested it be added to the resolution on page 3, item 4. Commissioner Scotch asked if County Road J coincides with phase 1. Director Ericson replied improvements to County Road J would be completed before phase 1 is done so when Medtronic opens the transportation system will have been completed. Commissioner Miller asked what is the time frame for improvements on County Road J. Director Ericson replied he understands the consultant is on track and improvements should be done by September 2007, providing no unanticipated delays are encountered. Commissioner Hull asked why Medtronic has a PUD instead of an L-1. Director Ericson replied the primary reason is that it offers flexibility on what can be granted on the site; a PUD district allows for clustering of buildings to preserve green space. Commissioner Scotch asked what is directly across the road from phase 1. Director Ericson replied directly south is open space, on the south side, at approximately 400 feet, is housing, then SYSCO to the west and other industrial and office properties to the north. Ken Glidden, 5240 Edgewood Drive, stated there are no buildings like this in the City. He noted he could understand if the PUD was 15 years ago but the City is at the end of its development. He stated it looks like a gateway into the upper north area. He commended the Commission on their concern and detailed discussion regarding this issue. Commissioner Stevenson replied the PUD allows this type of building structure and the desire is to preserve green space and natural areas. Commissioner Hegland stated during the last meeting there were concerns with the cost of adding utilities under Highway 10 and the issue of bringing on another City well that is currently