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Mounds View City Council July 22, 2002 <br />Regular Meeting Page 9 <br />• Council Member Thomas asked if this is just the approval of removing the parcel from the PUD <br />and putting the parcels together or if approval would automatically allow the setback to revert to <br />30 feet. <br />Director Ericson indicated that approval of removing the parcel from the PUD would <br />automatically revert the setback to 30 feet. He then indicated the Jacobs had submitted a request <br />for a variance but the last site plan shows a 30-foot setback so a variance would not be needed. <br />Council Member Stigney asked if the existing fence would be moved over. <br />Director Ericson indicated that it has not been determined what type of screening would be used <br />but the plan will involve screening. He then said that whether that means a four foot or an eight <br />fence would need to be determined. He also indicated that Staff would be recommending <br />fencing in addition to the natural buffer to screen residents from headlights. <br />Council Member Marty indicated he could see that additional parking is necessary but said he <br />would like to have a report from the City Forester as to what type of trees are in there and what <br />would be lost. <br />Director Ericson indicated he did have the Forester out there for that purpose and, since he is the <br />City Forester, he likes the trees and said the trees were good and it would be a shame to lose <br />• them. He then indicated that the Forester had made the suggestion to use an area where 20 to 30 <br />feet could be used and would have little impact. <br />Mayor Sonterre closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. <br />Council Member Thomas asked the Jacobs for their feelings on the issue. <br />Mayor Sonterre reopened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. <br />Mr. Jacobs indicated he and his brother appreciate the opportunity to express their opinion. He <br />then said that they too like the trees but need to expand their parking onto the site in order for the <br />business to remain viable. He further explained that they have gone over the plan numerous <br />times looking at ways to accommodate the parking expansion with as little impact to the trees as <br />possible. <br />Mr. Jacobs indicated it is their feeling that the mature trees lie closer to the road so removing 20 <br />feet of the tree line will not cause a loss of integrity to the tree cover. He also indicated they are <br />willing to install a fence to screen headlights. <br />Mr. Jacobs indicated the lot would be professionally landscaped including a wrought iron fence <br />to separate their lot from the theater lot. He also indicated that they have put a lot of money into <br />fixing up the building and grounds and they feel that this parking expansion will allow them to <br />continue to improve the look of the area. <br />