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Mounds View Planning Commission May 5, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1133-32, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 976 Amending the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 114 and 115, Relating to Drive- In and Convenience Food Establishments Community Development Director Sevald explained El Loro Restaurant, 2535 Mounds View Boulevard, has been vacant since 2017. The property is zoned B-4 Regional Business, which prohibits drive-thru restaurants. Paster Properties (owner) has had some interest from fast-food restaurants. The topic was discussed by the City Council’s Development Committee, which favored allowing a drive-thru. This was further discussed during the City Council’s April 5th Work Session regarding Development Opportunities and Constraints. The City’s intent is to remove zoning constraints (when warranted) that may be prohibiting redevelopment opportunities. Staff commented further on the request and recommended approval of Ordinance 976. Commissioner Monn stated she supported the request but noted there was a lot of traffic at this corner. She discussed how difficult it was to enter and exit the area when visiting Aldi. She asked if the City had a drive-thru request under consideration. Community Development Director Sevald reported the City does not have a request at this time, but was planning for a future use. He commented further on the access points for the property at 2535 Mounds View Boulevard. He explained staff was recommending drive-thrus be a conditional use. Commissioner Nelson supported drive-thrus being a conditional use because this would require Planning Commission and City Council review and approval. He agreed this corner had several pinch points and he wanted to see safeguards put in place to ensure traffic flowed properly. Commissioner Farmer requested further information regarding the differences between the B-3 and B-4 zoning districts. Community Development Director Sevald discussed the allowed uses within the B-3 and B-4 zoning districts. Commissioner Farmer questioned how the City reviewed traffic concerns for new projects. Community Development Director Sevald explained the City contracted with Stantec, an engineering firm, to review and provide comments on these matters. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Monn. To approve Resolution 1133-21, a Resolution Recommending Approval of Ordinance 976 Amending the Mounds View Municipal Code, Chapters 1114 and 1115, Relating to Drive-Thru Business and Convenience Food Establishments requiring drive-thrus to be a conditional use. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________