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Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 2 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Tony Preciado, 8217 Long Lake Road, expressed concern with the Pulte Homes development that would be built behind his home. He reported he did not want this type of development in his back yard. Community Development Director Sevald explained Pulte Homes sent a letter to residents in order to inform them of an April 201h neighborhood meeting. He reported Pulte Homes was proposing to construct a community with 75 townhomes and 12 yard homes. He stated the Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed the concept plan. Mr. Preciado questioned why the City would support this type of project. Community Development Director Sevald reported the Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council and the final decision for this project would be made by the City Council. He stated this project was in the very preliminary stages, and that no applications have been made. He encouraged Mr. Preciado to attend upcoming public hearings in order to voice his concerns regarding the proposed project. 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1159-23,Recommending Approval of Ordinance 1003,Amending Mounds View City Code Chapter 160.198; B-3 Highway Business District, Conditional Uses; and Resolution 1160-23,Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Big Dipper Creamery, 2222 Mounds View Boulevard Community Development Director Sevald stated Big Dipper Creamery proposes to relocate their ice cream production facility to 2222 Mounds View Boulevard, requiring; (1) an amendment to the B-3 district to allow processing of food products as a Conditional Use; and(2) a Conditional Use Permit. Big Dipper Creamery currently operates retail stores in Blaine and North Oaks, and an ice cream production facility at their North Oaks store. They have outgrown the space, and intend to lease 2222 Mounds View Boulevard for production and retail sales (no dine-in). 2222 Mounds View Boulevard is a multi-tenant building(Southpaw Crossfit, Scout Shop, Mounds View Chiropractic, Betterley Tools), and is zoned B-3 Highway Business. Big Dipper will be taking over space currently occupied by Betterley Tools (7,578 sq ft). Prior to Betterley, the unit was Abbey Carpet. Staff recommended the Planning Commission recommend approving Ordinance 1003, and the Conditional Use Permit as requested. Commissioner Farmer questioned how many B-3 properties were in the City. Community Development Director Sevald reviewed the location of the B-3 properties in Mounds View. Further discussion ensued regarding the uses that were allowed within the B-3 zoning district.