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Mounds View City Council August 25, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Mueller asked whether the drive from the underground parking could be continued around back for the fire access to avoid the need to have a driveway along the adjacent property line. Mr. Larson said that the grade was too great and it would not be possible. Mr. Larson said that he would be able to shorten the delivery times and only allow deliveries between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Council Member Mueller asked how many jobs this project would bring to the community. Mr. Larson suggested that there would be approximately 15 to 20 positions. Council Member Stigney said that he would like designated parking stalls for Staff, as he is concerned with Staff shift change and parking. Council Member Stigney asked if the parking is level or inclined underground. He then asked about the logistics of trash removal and pickup. Mr. Larson explained that the truck would drive down and pick it up after it is pushed out of the building. The Council asked Mr. Larson to consider adding more screening with taller trees. i Terry Bangston of 8025 Groveland Road said that Joel has been very receptive to listening to residents. He then said that this is not St. Paul and lots are bigger. He further said that the other home discussed in Spring Lake Park is different as there is an empty lot in front of it and there would not be at this location. Jonathan Thomas of 8040 Groveland Road said that he would like to know what approvals are required and what an approval means to residents. He then said that he would like to know whether any changes could be made yet to the plans, as he would like to move the entrance as far to the south as possible to provide a buffer to residents. Mayor Marty noted that the City had 60 days from July 17, 2008. Planning Associate Heller indicated that final plat approval would be next in the process if approved tonight and there is an option for extension for another 60 days. Clerk Administrator Ericson suggested tabling this to September 8, 2008 to allow time to amend the plan as discussed for the 8 foot fence, more trees, and moving the driveway, and to allow time for the input from Rice Creek and Ramsey County. Council Member Stigney said that he would like to know the highest and best use of the property. He then said that he feels this is not a good location on Highway 10. He further said that this is a big mammoth building that does not fit in this location, and his preference would be to scale the building down to half this size.