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Mounds View Planning Commission February 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 Commissioner Monn reported the MME site had no ADA parking stalls and asked if this was a concern. She recommended MME be required to install two ADA stalls. Community Development Director Sevald explained the parking lot would be restriped and ADA stalls would be painted accordingly. Ms. Hochstatter explained 10 to 15 years ago she reached out to the trucking company that was onsite and encouraged them to take care of the cottonwood tree that was struck by lightning. She stated she received no help from the trucking company or the mobile home park owners. She indicated her fear now was that if a row of pine trees was planted these would not be maintained and would cause further damage to her property. Community Development Director Sevald questioned if the property owner would oppose removing the cottonwoods. Mr. Bonello stated the property owner was trying to join the meeting. He explained most of the trees were deciduous and offered no screening in the winter months. He did not believe MME would oppose going through and thinning out the dead and diseased trees. He indicated he would broach this subject with MME. Ms. Hochstatter stated this would be greatly appreciated, especially if the tree that was struck by lightning was removed. Commissioner Munson asked if MME were to handle the tree maintenance and cleanup would this alleviate some of the neighbor's concerns. Ms. Hochstatter stated this would be a great relief. Commissioner Munson anticipated that trucks and trailers were coming to and from the site 24 hours a day. She discussed how vital the trucking industry was to keep food on the table and stores full of goods. Commissioner Monn inquired if the City had a noise and disturbance ordinance. She understood that construction could not begin prior to 7:00 a.m. She suggested this also be a requirement for this trucking company. Community Development Director Sevald commented on the City's Noise Ordinance and stated the dropping of a trailer would not qualify within this ordinance. He explained MME had a conditional use permit that allowed them to operate 24 hours a day. Commissioner Monn stated because the owner was not in attendance and could not speak for himself, she recommended this item be tabled. Community Development Director Sevald asked what questions the Commission had. He reported if the current request were denied the trucking operation would remain in place. Commissioner Monn explained she would have liked to have had the applicant in attendance to address the staff recommendations along with the comments and questions from the Commission. Mr. Bonello discussed the parking lot improvements that would occur and noted the lot would be restriped and would meet ADA requirements. He explained the northern