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Mounds View Planning Commission August 15, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Resolution 1086-18, Recommending Approval of a Development Review for Central Sandblasting located at 2299 County Road H City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated Central Sandblasting is requesting approval of a Development Review for a building addition, located at 2299 County Road H. The property currently consists of two buildings. The east building will be removed, and the west building will be added onto, expanding from 9,450 square feet to 29,500 square feet. Central Sandblasting does sandblasting and applies protective coatings onto structural metals. The business has operated at this location since 1973, employs 38 persons on two shifts at this property, with plans of growing to 45 employees after the building addition. This application excludes the adjacent property to the east, 2297 County Road H, Metal Finishers Inc. (MFI). Both businesses are owned and operated by the Herbst family. Staff reviewed the landscaping and parking plan. He recommended the Planning Commission approve the Development Review for Central Sandblasting. It was noted that Rice Creek Watershed District had granted conditional approval for the request. Commissioner Farmer questioned if the shifts were concurrent and if this would become a concern for parking. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated it was his understanding there was some overlap. Dennis Chartrand, Steel Structures and contractor for Central Sandblasting, reported parking was available on the MFI site for Central Sandblasting employees. Vice Chair Stevenson asked why this type of curbing was being proposed. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported the newer portion of the building was built in 2007 and the remainder was built in the 1970’s. He explained the B6-12 curbing was required in the last 20 years. Vice Chair Stevenson inquired if this type of curbing was common for this type of industry and parking. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated he does not see these too often in industrial developments. Vice Chair Stevenson questioned why B6-12 curbs were not being installed. Mr. Chartrand stated this was a matter of providing proper drainage for the site. Vice Chair Stevenson indicated he supported the proposed landscaping for the site. Commissioner Farmer asked how the City has determined the proposed curbing would not set a precedent. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported the ultimate decision would be made by the Planning Commission and City Council. He stated it was staff’s interpretation that only a small area of curbing would had been installed, and therefore could be supported as requested, without curbing. Commissioner Klander questioned what the surface area would be for the portion of the building that was being removed. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained this area would be asphalt parking and gravel.