Resolution 10284 - 2026/08/10 - Laserfiche WebLink

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2. Future signage on the site shall adhere to the applicable requirements under the city's zoning code. 3. The applicant shall acquire all applicable local, County, State, and Federal permits and approvals for their request. 4. The applicant shall adhere to applicable local, County, State, and Federal requirements for their request. 5. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this request. Findings of Fact for Approval 1. The 2535 Mounds View Boulevard (Parcel ID 073023110080) is currently owned by Mounds Ventures Mounds View LLC. The property is commonly referred to as 'Mounds View Square.' 2. The property is zoned B-4 Regional Business. 3. The applicant's proposed CUP would be to allow a "drive-thru business" on the property. Said "drive-thru business" would be a part of a proposed new restaurant. Said restaurant would replace an existing building addressed as 2535 Mounds View Boulevard that is located at the southern corner of the current property. "Restaurants" are a permitted use in the B-4 zoning district. 4. Based on the city's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the site is guided as 'General Commercial', which consists of businesses that are likely dependent on vehicular traffic. The proposed conditional use permit for a "drive-thru business" keeps the site as a retail commercial use, and is consistent with the site's designation in the future land use map within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 5. This proposed location on the Mounds View Square property has historically been used as a restaurant space; this would not change if the CUP were approved. A variety of commercial uses occupy the rest of the property, and are in close proximity to the site. A "drive-thru business" as proposed by the applicant would be consistent with the development pattern on and surrounding the site. 6. A "drive-thru business" in this location would not depreciate the surrounding area. This proposed conditional use would be in conjunction with a restaurant, which is consistent with previous uses on this portion of the Mounds View Square property. The proposed project will include improvements to the site, such as new parking, a new trash enclosure, and landscaping throughout the project site. 7. Neighboring uses consist of institutional and residential to the northeast, commercial and institutional uses to the southeast, and commercial and multifamily development to the west and southwest. Continuing to have commercial uses on this site would be consistent with the previous use of the property and would not negatively impact neighboring properties. 8. The proposed conditional use ("drive-thru business") would be in conjunction with a restaurant. The Mounds View Square property was the subject of a study in 2023; the study found that there was demand in the market for retail and restaurant space on the property. In addition, engagement as part of the study found support for restaurant space and uses in this location. There is a demonstrated need for the applicant's proposed use.