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Mounds View City Council August 22, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 16 • 7. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS This Agenda Item was considered after Agenda Item 8, Council Business. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. 7:05 p.m.: Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 6590 Approving a PUD Amendment for SYSCO Minnesota to Expand Their Facility at 2400 Co. Road J B. 7:10 p.m.: Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution 6591 Approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the SYSCO Minnesota Facility Expansion Mayor Marty opened the public hearing at 10:08 p.m. Community Development Director Ericson explained that the project was approved in 1989 and, at that time, Outlot A of 46 acres was passed to the City for open space and envisioned for trails or public amenity. A small triangle of Land was used to develop the golf course. SYSCO is now asking for 3 acres back to allow for 100 new employees to be added to their workforce, the addition of 100 vehicle parking stalls, 50 truck parking stalls, incorporate the relocation of a drive access from County Road J, and provide greater maneuverability for trucks. He explained that the SYSCO project is a PUD approved in 1989 for the use it is currently operating. No change in land use is being proposed. It will remain as a food distribution company. Director Ericson advised that SYSCO is currently short on vehicle and truck parking areas. The additional axea allows for parking a truck once instead of moving one out to bring in another. Director Ericson advised that in addition, a Comprehensive Plan amendment is needed since it is a passive open area and SYSCO is guided as a Heavy Industrial use. He explained that by attaching that 3 acre sliver of property to the SYSCO property, it makes sense to rezone it to Heavy Industrial. The Planning Commission reviewed the request, recommends approval, and found that the Comprehensive Plan amendment would be consistent. Director Ericson stated the City is the adjacent property owner and staff believes there would be no adverse effects. The property in question is currently tax exempt and this would bring it back onto the tax rolls and allow SYSCO to maintain its operation in Mounds View. The Comprehensive Plan land use amendment vacation will be sent to the Metropolitan Council and adjoining property owners. Director Ericson recapped that staff and the Planning Commission believe the Comprehensive Plan amendment should be approved and will help SYSCO address their future and current needs as a business. He noted there are two draft resolutions for the Council's consideration and that representatives of SYSCO are in attendance to answer questions the Council may have. . Phil Seipp, President of SYSCO Minnesota, stated he would be happy to answer questions of the Council or audience.