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Mounds View City Council March 24, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 7 would not require the number of spots recommended by the City's Code but the building has been sold and the new tenant regularly overflows the parking onto the City streets. Interim City Administrator Ericson indicated that the Planning Commission discussed this matter at several meetings and, based on complaints of residents, the Commission adopted a resolution to recommend posting the east side of Greenfield Avenue no parking Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 350 feet from the corner. Mayor Linke asked Mr. Farrell if he was in negotiations with Mr. Mezzenga to purchase the building while it was being constructed. Mr. Farrell indicated that when he began working with Mr. Mezzenga to purchase the building the building was completed with the exception of a few inside items. Mr. Farrell commented that the police conducted a study and concluded there is no safety issue caused by the parking on the street. He then explained that his employees work staggering hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and there are usually between 3 and 5 cars on the street. He further commented that he did buy the building with the understanding that he would be able to utilize the parking on the street and as a taxpayer and property owner sees no issue with that. Mr. Farrell indicated that Mr. Zwirn had some issues with the building during its construction and there have been issues with the fences but the police do not think there is a safety issue with having vehicles parked there during business hours and he feels it is a bit vindictive to seek a no parking designation. Mr. Farrell commented that those buildings are looking at parked cars all day long every day and it serves no good purpose to deny parking on that side of street other than to be vindictive. Mayor Linke indicated that when he was on the Planning Commission if asked to allow reduced parking they would require proof of parking for future need. He then asked if there was anyway to increase parking on the site. Interim City Administrator Ericson indicated he looked at the site and there could be two stalls added to push parking to within two or three feet of the property line or four stalls if the parking was allowed to encroach into the City's right-of--way. Mayor Linke asked if Mr. Farrell would need a variance to add the parking. He then asked if Mr. Farrell would be willing to pay to enlarge the parking. Mr. Farrell indicated he would be willing to pay to enlarge the parking lot but said he was not sure how the discussed proposal would give any additional spots if expanded toward the sidewalk. • Mayor Linke indicated he would like to see whatever could be done to expand the parking on the site as the parking for the business should be contained on the property.