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Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Larson questioned if the proposed parking requirements for churches (one spot per three seats) would be adequate. Commissioner Stevenson explained he could support the proposed retail establishment parking requirements, but questioned if the church parking requirements should be reconsidered. Mr. Carlson commented on how there was a fine line between having adequate parking for retail and workshop establishments and not too much. The Commission supported changing the church parking requirements to one spot per three seats. Commissioner Larson questioned if the parking standards should have a parking minimum and maximum. Mr. Carlson stated the City could put these types of standards in place, but he anticipated applicants would not install more asphalt for parking than was necessary. Commissioner Larson commented further on how large parking lots were contributing to urban heating and inquired if the City should be considering alternative materials for large parking lots. Mr. Carlson indicated this would require some amount of research from him, before he could make a recommendation on this matter. Commissioner Stevenson stated larger developments typically come to the City through the PUD process and the City could make special requirements for the larger parking lots. The consensus of the Commission was to direct staff to bring the parking zoning code amendment back for consideration. B. Amending the ADU Zoning Amendments Phil Carlson, Stantec, reviewed two proposed changes to the ADU zoning ordinance and requested the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed amendments. Commissioner Nelson asked if a person could purchase a home with an ADU and convert it back to living space. Mr. Carlson stated he would need to investigate this matter further. Further discussion ensued regarding how ADU’s were not catching on as quickly as previously anticipated due to costs. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Stevenson. To adopt Resolution 1182-25, recommending the City Council approve Ordinance amendments to Section 160.087 amending the Mounds View Zoning Code on Standards relating to Accessory Dwelling Units requesting staff to investigate the abandoning of an ADU. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.