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Mounds View City Council February 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 13 Building on 5150 Quincy Street that would provide a 50 percent increase in building space. She stated the business has an opportunity to add large equipment and expand the business. Planning Associate Heller stated the property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) which meets the requirements of the project. She stated the building was constructed in 1994 and had planned for this exact expansion so electrical and plumbing are roughed in. Planning Associate Heller stated there are 79 parking stalls currently on the site, and there is some space to construct 11 more to bring the total to 90 more. She explained this is less than what is typically required in an industrial area. She stated there are currently 48 employees and parking has never been an issue. She stated over the next ten years, there may be a maximum of 60 employees, and the business needs space for equipment and not more employees. Planning Associate Heller commented the setback is not changing, and the building is expanding to within of the 32 feet of the east of the property line. She stated a 40 foot setback is typically required, but Staff does not feel a 32 foot setback would pose a problem. She stated the back of the building would be moving closer to the back of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Planning Associate Heller stated Staff and Planning Commission recommend this proposal. Planning Associate Heller stated the applicant is present to answer questions. • Councilmember Flahe stated that an time a business within the communi has the rtY Y tY opportunity to grow and is asking for more space, it is a good thing for the City. He stated he was in favor of the proposal. Councilmember Gunn agreed. Councilmember Thomas asked if similar language could be added regarding parking requirements to have the PUD brought back for discussion if there are any issues in the future. Mayor Marty stated that this is an expansion which would increase the property value and the possibly hire more employees, and sees this as a definite plus. Councilmember Thomas offered a friendly amendment to add language indicating: "the PUD approval is contingent should there be any issue in the future with inadequate parking regardless of owner." Councilmember Gunn accepted this friendly amendment. MOTION/SECOND: GUNN/THOMAS. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6749 Approving an Expansion of the C.G. Hill & Sons Building at 5150 Quincy Street. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.