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Mounds View Planning Commission October 5, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br />_____________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Industrial (l-1) designation to Planned Unit Development (PUD), which would be consistent with <br />the comp plan. <br /> <br />Director Ericson stated there are no compelling adverse effects associated with this project. He <br />requested the Planning Commission review and consider the development stage plan, the CRM <br />preliminary plat, and approval of a rezoning from I-1 to PUD. He passed out a summary plan for <br />the reconstruction of County Road J, which would handle future expanded traffic. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller referenced the resolution where it states “subject to the following <br />conditions” and asked who checks those. Director Ericson replied either Staff reviews code or it <br />is reflected on the preliminary plat. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stevenson asked if on page 1, the first Whereas, does the resolution refer to Stage <br />1 only (820,000 square feet). Director Ericson replied it should reflect the 1.5 million square feet <br />instead of just the first phase and will be amended. He added if there are no changes to the site <br />plan as presented tonight, Medtronic would not need to come back for further approval for phase <br />2 and phase 3. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stevenson suggested on page 2, item 10, a map should be included to show traffic <br />and timing. He also asked if traffic improvements to County Road J is set for September 2007, <br />noting if the state pulls the improvement money County Road J could not handle the traffic. <br />Director Ericson replied Staff can address this in the resolution, as a requirement, that <br />transportation requirements have been completed. He suggested it be added to the resolution on <br />page 3, item 4. <br /> <br />Commissioner Scotch asked if County Road J coincides with phase 1. Director Ericson replied <br />improvements to County Road J should be completed before phase 1 is done so when Medtronic <br />opens the transportation system will have been completed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miller asked what is the time frame for improvements on County Road J. <br />Director Ericson replied he understands the consultant is on track and improvements should be <br />done by September 2007, providing no delays are encountered. Commissioner Hull asked why <br />Medtronic has a PUD instead of just staying with the I-1 designation. Director Ericson replied <br />the primary reason is that it offers flexibility on what can be granted on the site; a PUD district <br />allows for clustering of buildings to preserve green space. <br /> <br />Commissioner Scotch asked what is directly across the road from phase 1. Director Ericson <br />replied directly south is open space, on the south side, approximately 400 feet away is housing, <br />then SYSCO to the west and other industrial and office properties to the north. <br /> <br />Ken Glidden, 5240 Edgewood Drive, stated there are no buildings like the proposed in the City. <br />He noted he could understand if the PUD was 15 years ago but the City is at the end of <br />developing. He stated it looks like a gateway into the upper north area. He commended the <br />Commission on their concern and detailed discussion regarding this issue. Commissioner <br />Stevenson replied the PUD allows this type of building structure and the desire is to preserve <br />green space and natural areas.