Minutes - 2002/05/28 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mounds View City Council May 28, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 9 B. Public Hearing to Consider an On-sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Roberts. This item was tabled to June 24, 2002. C. Public Hearing to Consider a Preliminary Plat Reapproval for the Mermaid Addition Major Subdivision. This item was tabled to June 10, 2002. D. Public Hearing to Consider a Preliminary Plat Request from Cedar Management to Combine Properties Located at 7180 and 7190 Silver Lake Road. Mayor Sonterre opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Community Development Director Ericson explained the request to Council and indicated that even though this action would join two lots it is considered a subdivision under the City's Code and subject to platting requirements. He then indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the case and has recommended approval with stipulations. • Director Ericson indicated that the applicant owns the two parcels and needs to have them joined to increase the area to 125,000 to bring the use into conformity with the City's Code. Director Ericson indicated that the neighbors and Planning Commission were concerned with the fact that joining the parcels could lead to further expansion of the existing use and have recommended that the parcel being joined to the existing apartment complex property remain R-1 and that an easement be given over the land not needed to bring the area to 125,000 square feet. He also noted a park dedication fee is required. Director Ericson indicated that a representative of the applicant was at the work session seeking a waiver of the park dedication fee and is asking for the same consideration at this meeting. Mayor Sonterre asked whether there would be a net gain or loss to the City if the project does or does not move forward. Director Ericson indicated there would be no consequence to the City if the project did not move forward other than the use would remain a legally existing nonconforming use. He then said the applicant does meet the requirements with the open space because of the additional lot but because the lot is not joined the situation does not meet the strict requirements of the Code. Director Ericson indicated that if the project were to move forward it would eliminate a nonconforming use and would be an additional guarantee due to the perpetual easement against future development as well as providing for additional drainage and a park dedication fee.