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Mounds View Planning Commission November 16, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ MOTION/SECOND: Miller/Hull. To approve Resolution 819-05, a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Rezoning Request From R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Single & Two Family Residential; Planning Case No. ZC2005-002. Ayes – 5 Nays – 2 (Hegland, Zwirn) Motion carried. Commissioner Hegland stated he believes in not increasing density in housing and this would do that. Commissioner Zwirn stated he is not clear the intent was not prior to the action. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Planning Case ZC2005-003. Consideration of a Rezoning Request to Silverview Plaza from B-2 Limited Business to B-3 Highway Business Community Development Director Ericson reviewed the staff report indicating the applicant, Kraus Anderson, is requesting a rezoning of the property located at 2544-2574 County Road 10, commonly known as Silverview Plaza, from B-2, Limited Business, to B-3, Highway Business. Rezoning would allow for all uses within the B-2 district plus more intense commercial uses such as restaurants, auto parts and auto repair, motels or hotels, and gas stations. Currently, 45% of the retail area is vacant. Director Ericson stated according to City Code, in order to approve a rezoning request, it must be determined the zoning designation would be consistent with the City’s comp plan and would not be detrimental to the neighborhood or adversely affect any adjoining properties. The request would not be inconsistent with the comp plan, which designates this area as “Community Commercial”; however, the request may not conform to the subjective adverse effects test. At full capacity, traffic circulation at the Plaza becomes more problematic because there is no direct access out to County Road 10 and only one shared right-in access. Additionally, there may be inadequate parking if the Plaza is at full capacity and depending upon the tenant mix. Director Ericson stated that the Planning Commission received three letters from residents noting concerns such as traffic, noise, and pedestrian safety, and a resident petition in opposition of the rezoning. Commissioner Miller stated a letter from Kraus Anderson noted some possible businesses have been turned away like a hardware store, and asked if it is because they repaired lawnmowers. Director Ericson replied a service aspect pushes it into a CUP, where there could be noise and adverse effects. He added some businesses turned away would be allowed with the rezoning. Chair Stevenson asked how Subway qualifies in B-2. Director Ericson replied the code was amended years ago to allow “delicatessens” which do not have full cooking facilities. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m.