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Mounds View City Council October 13, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 3 Barbara Haake of County Road I indicated that she would like to know how the parking will be affected with the reduction in parking. She then said that she objects to the lowering of the parking. Ken Glidden of 5240 Edgewood Drive said that it is hard to tell what the benefits would be. He then said that he would hope that there is fairness in treatment of these applicants as well as conformance to the Code. Sherry Gunn attended on behalf of the Planning Commission and noted that they reviewed this proposal and parking was carefully considered by the Planning Commission, and determined that the plan, as proposed, is adequate for parking. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Marry closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Council Member Mueller asked where a drive through type of business would be located on the plan. Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that this request is to create the parcel and, once created, the developer would need to create a site plan for consideration of approval. Council Member Flaherty commented that he does not believe parking is a big issue as he has not seen the parking lot too full. The park and ride lot may need to be removed to accommodate necessary parking. Dan Hall pointed out that the hotel was designed for four floors and only was built as three. Mayor Marty said that he goes past the Mermaid all the time and he has seen the parking lot relatively empty and, at other times, there are quite a few cars parked there. However, there are always parking stalls available. Mayor Marry said that he has never seen the parking lot full and the types of development being proposed to be brought in does not seem to be the type to create large amounts of traffic as there is not the space for it. Mayor Marty indicated that he is concerned about the Park and Ride lease and the ability to move the cars around back, or the fact that the lease is year to year and can be eliminated if necessary, and would like that listed in the resolution. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7340, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment to Allow Retail with the addition of Park and Ride Stipulations. Community Development Director Roberts suggested that the Park and Ride stipulation be added as a condition of approval rather than as suggested as an item 8.