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Mounds View City Council October 10, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 16 area to look the same either, and as long as this was coordinated and tied in, he believed they should grant the variance. With respect to lighting, he agreed with staff and noted there were no residential homes in this area and the more light they can get into this area would help create the City Center in a safety zone. He stated the more light the better. With respect to parking, he asked if they had spoken with Walgreens about the possibility of having shared parking. He noted the Walgreens parking lot had plenty of parking spaces and on the outside chance of a tenant creating a parking need, he believed this should be tied into an agreement with Walgreens for overflow parking. Tom Belting stated they had a common easement agreement and they needed to confirm they could use the parking on the east side. He noted Walgreens had put the retention pond on the property and they wanted to make sure the pond embellished on both properties. He stated he did not believe there would be an issue of overflow parking and he did not believe overflow parking would be used that much. Mayor Marty noted the Walgreens was not totally a brick building either. Councilmember Flaherty asked of the 8,300 square feet, how much would his business occupy. Dr. Belking replied his business would encompass 2,800 square feet and they have had other businesses interested in this development. Councilmember Flaherty asked what type of businesses were they talking to. Dr. Belking replied they had spoken with a dentist and agift/florist shop. • Tom Belking noted this was an association which would instill pride and ownership in the businesses also. Mayor Marty noted he liked the aspect that this would be owner occupied. MOTION/SECOND:. Gunn/Marty. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6633, a Resolution Approving a Development Review for an 8,300 Square Foot Building at 2395 County Road 10. Director Ericson asked for clarification on stipulation 3 of the Resolution. Mayor Marty stated they had agreed to placing brick on the back and if that was acceptable to brick the bottom portion of the building. Councilmember Thomas stated she wanted this flexible and as long as the materials were consistent, she was not concerned about the percentage of materials. Councilmember Stigney asked if the front of the building was going to be all brick. Dr. Belking responded they planned on going all brick, with the only deviation being the pillars. Councilmember Stigney suggested they add to condition number 2 that the front face of the building shall be 100 percent brick construction. Councilmember Gunn and Mayor Marty accepted the amendment. Councilmember Stigney stated here was an opportunity to have an all brick building and he