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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 6, 2021 - 7:00 P.M.
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Special Order of Business
A. Oath of Office for: Commissioner Dennis Farmer
Commissioner Miranda Munson
Commissioner Gary Stevenson
B. Resolution 1127-21, a Resolution Recommending Appointment of a
Chairperson and Appointment of Vice-Chairperson
4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not
Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address
for the record.)
5. Planning Cases
A. Resolution 1128-21, Recommending Approval of an Amendment to the PUD
Narrative for the O’Neil Property, 2430 Mounds View Boulevard
6. Other Planning Activity
A. (none)
7. Reports
A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity
B. Staff Updates
C. Council Updates
D. Planning Commissioner Reports
8. Approval of Minutes: December 9, 2020
9. Next Planning Commission Meetings:
A. Wednesday, February 5, 2020
B. Wednesday, February 19, 2020
10. Meeting Conclusion
PLANNING COMMISSION
Oath of Office
I, Dennis Farmer, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the
United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving
upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View,
to the best of my judgment and ability.
Sworn before me this 6th day of January, 2021.
_______________________________
Dennis Farmer
(SEAL)
_______________________________
Jon Sevald
Community Development Director
PLANNING COMMISSION
Oath of Office
I, Miranda Munson, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of
the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties,
devolving upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of
Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability.
Sworn before me this 6th day of January, 2021.
_______________________________
Miranda Munson
(SEAL)
_______________________________
Jon Sevald
Community Development Director
PLANNING COMMISSION
Oath of Office
I, Gary Stevenson, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the
United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving
upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View,
to the best of my judgment and ability.
Sworn before me this 6th day of January, 2021.
_______________________________
Gary Stevenson
(SEAL)
_______________________________
Jon Sevald
Community Development Director
Item No: 03B
Meeting Date: Jan 06, 2021
Type of Business: Special Order of Business
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Mounds View Planning Commission
From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1127-21, a Resolution Recommending
Appointment of a Chairperson, and Appointment of a Vice-
Chairperson
Introduction
The Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section IV, establishes the offices of a
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Commission shall nominate one of its members as
Chairperson for a one-year term. This recommendation shall be considered by the City Council,
who appoints the Chairperson. The Commission shall appoint its own Vice-Chairperson.
This meeting is being conducted remotely, thus, there will be no secret ballots. All voting will be
conducted via roll-call. In the event of a tie, the voting shall be repeated until an election occurs.
The Chairperson shall invite nominations from Planning Commission members. After
nominations have been received, the Chairperson shall entertain a motion to close nominations.
If only one nomination has been received, the chairperson may conduct the voting by voice vote
(roll-call). If a majority of the members present vote in the affirmative for the nominee, the
nominee shall be elected.1
The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall assume office at the first meeting in February.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Jon Sevald, AICP
Community Development Director
Attachments
1. Resolution 1127-21
1 (in-part) City of Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section IV(B)(3) (Election Procedure)
RESOLUTION 1127-21
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON,
AND APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE 2021 MOUNDS VIEW
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 401 establishes a Planning and
Zoning Commission, which shall be the City planning agency as authorized by Minnesota Statute
§462.354, Subd 1; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 402.01 establishes a Board of
Adjustment and Appeals, of which its membership shall consist of members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 401.02, Subd 1 states that based
upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council, shall appoint a
Chairperson; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 401.06, Subd 1 states that at the
first regular meeting in January, the Commission shall elect a Vice-Chairperson from among its appointed
members for a term of one year; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends that be appointed by the City Council as the
Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning and
Zoning Commission does hereby appoint as Vice-Chairperson of
the Planning and Zoning Commission; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IF FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning and
Zoning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the
minutes.
Adopted this 6th day of January, 2021
Gary Stevenson, Chair
ATTEST:
Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
(SEAL)
Item No: 05A
Meeting Date: Jan 06, 2021
Type of Business: Planning Case
Planning Case: PA2020-001
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Planning Commission
From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1128-21, Recommending approval of an Amendment to the
PUD Narrative for the O’Neil Property, 2430 Mounds View Boulevard
Introduction:
Anthony Properties, owner of the movie theater, is requesting an amendment to the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Narrative, to allow a drive-thru restaurant as an Allowed Use. The owners are
working with a developer, Java Group, to subdivide part of the theater’s parking lot for development of
a drive-thru coffee shop.
Discussion:
The theater development was approved in 1998 as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). PUD’s are
intended to result in a higher standard of development, in return for concessions on other
requirements. The PUD Narrative lists specific uses for each lot. Allowable Uses include sit-down
restaurants, and specifically excludes fast-food restaurants and bars with less than 60% of its revenue
from food sales (Moe’s is not part of this PUD).
New Vision Theater closed1 in March 2020 due to the COVID Pandemic, and filed bankruptcy in July. The
theater owner; Anthony Properties (AP Mounds View LP), has been in negotiations with another
operator to assume the theater’s lease. The theater industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, thus,
there is no time-table as to if or when Mounds View’s theater will re-open. Prior to New Vision’s
bankruptcy, New Vision intended to remodel the theater to include stadium style seating, which would
reduce the seating capacity and parking needs by 50%. Assuming that a new theater operator will
pursue a similar renovation plan, this frees up a portion of the parking lot for other uses, such as a drive-
thru coffee shop.
Planning Case History:
Res/Ord Approved Description
Res 5104 May 12, 1997 Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan map, from Medium Density Residential
to Mixed Use PUD for commercial uses
Res 5119 May 12, 1997 General Concept Plan for Commercial development
Ord 598 May 27, 1997 Rezoning from B-1 and B-2 to Planned Unit Development for Commercial Uses on
the O’Neil Property, 2430 Highway 10, and Amending the City’s Official Zoning
Map
Res 5226 May 11, 1998 Approving a PUD Development Stage Plan for Commercial Uses
Res 5229 Apr 27, 1998 Approving a Wetland Buffer Permit
Res 5230 Apr 27, 1998 Approving Access Plan, including access to Highway 10
Res 5286 Dec 14, 1998 Preliminary Plat of Anthony Properties Addition
Res 5296 Dec 28, 1998 Final Plat of Anthony Properties Addition
Res 5339 Jun 14, 1999 Accepting the Public Improvements at the Theater Project
1 Governor Tim Walz, Emergency Executive Order 20-04, Providing for Temporary Closure of Bars, Restaurants,
and other places of Public Accommodation (1)(d): Theaters, cinemas, indoor and outdoor performance venues,
and museums shall close; March 17, 2020 through March 27, 2020. Subsequent Executive Orders have extended
the closure of theaters through January 10, 2021.
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Res 5803 Jul 22, 2002 Removal of a Parcel [e.g. Moe’s parking lot] from the Theater PUD and
Development Agreement
Res 5997 Apr 28, 2003 Approving Amendment to the Theater PUD Agreement by adding “Office” as an
Allowed Use on Lot 1, Block 2, Anthony Properties Addition
Res 6033 Jun 23, 2003 Development Review for an Office Building located at 2442 County Highway 10,
and a Multi-Tenant Retail Building at 2436 County Highway 10
Res 7621 May 24, 2010 Conditional Use Permit to allow a Farmers Market at 2430 Highway 10
(Wynnsong Movie Theater Parking Lot)
Ord 938 Sep 25, 2017 Amendment to Chapter 502 of the City Code, allowing movie theaters in
operation as of September 25, 2017, to obtain an On-Sale Liquor License.
When the PUD concept was approved (1997), the development was intended to complement and
connect the Civic Center (City Hall Park & Community Center) to a destination retail center, drawing
people and activities into the center of town. The development was to be anchored by a 16-screen
movie theater, a sit-down restaurant, a retail/restaurant multi-tent building, and three office buildings
along Co Rd H2.
The theater was built in 1998. Of the three office pads, one was built (Bridges school, 1998), and the
other two remained as parking. The east parking lot was removed from the PUD Narrative in 2002, for
what is now Moe’s parking lot. The PUD Narrative was amended in 2003 to allow “office” as an
allowable use on the restaurant site (Apple Tree Dental). The retail/restaurant building was built in
2004, now occupied by Akway’s Barber Shop, State Farm Insurance, Subway, and a vacant unit. Subway
includes a drive-thru, not unlike the proposed coffee shop drive-thru.
Analysis:
Drive-thru restaurants are a Conditional Use (CUP) in the B-3 Highway Business District. The B-3 district
includes such businesses as Steve’s Appliance, CVS, Tommy’s Carwash, Burger King and McDonalds.
Within the B-3 District, Drive-thru restaurants must have an architectural appearance similar to
surrounding buildings, and otherwise be in compliance with other requirements of the City Code.2
If the PUD Narrative is amended to include Drive-thru Restaurants as an allowable use, it is the same
meaning as a Permitted Use, meaning, a CUP would not be required for any drive-thru restaurants on
the Theater’s parking lot. The developer intends to apply for a Subdivision and Development Review.
The Development Review will be the opportunity for the Planning Commission and City Council to
address any topics related to traffic flow, architecture, landscaping, etc. The current application is only
for the type of use (drive-thru restaurants), not any specific design criteria.
Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal:
Continue Business Retention & Expansion program, maximize utilization of development space and
current list of available sites, encourage land owners to maintain their properties, & consider residential
development.
Financial Impact:
N/A
2 City Code, Section 1114.04, Subd 1 (Drive-in and convenience food establishments)
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the PUD Narrative. The Planning Commission is
requested to consider the following options:
1. Approve Resolution 1128-21, Recommending Approval to Amend the PUD Narrative, to allow Drive-
thru Restaurants as an Allowed Use on Lot 3, Block 1 of Anthony Properties (e.g. Theater parking
lot).
2. Recommend Denial of the Resolution, with Findings.
3. Table the Request, if additional information is needed before a Recommendation can be made.
Application Accepted: Dec 21, 2020
60-Day Deadline for Action: Feb 19, 2021
The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM. A Public Hearing
Notice has been published in the January 5, 2021 edition of the Shoreview Press, and mailed to property
owners within 350’ of the subject property.
Respectfully,
Jon Sevald, AICP
Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 1128-21
Aerial Photo
PUD Narrative (1998)
Sketch Plan (drive-thru coffee shop)
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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOULTUION 1128-21
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDING THE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT NARRATIVE FOR THE O’NEIL PROPERTY,
BY ADDING “DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT” AS AN ALLOWED USE ON
LOT 3, BLOCK 1, OF ANTHONY PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the applicant, Justin Todd, representing AP Mounds View LP, is requesting
an amendment to the O’Neil Property Planned Unit Development Narrative, to allow “Drive-
Thru Restaurants” as an Allowed Use on property located at 2430 Mounds View Boulevard,
legally described as:
PID: 08-30-23-23-0006
Lot 3, Block 1, Anthony Properties
WHEREAS, a Planned Unit Development was approved for the O’Neil property in 1997
(Resolution 5119). The PUD Narrative (#3) specifies Allowed Uses:
3. Allowed Uses:
Multi-screen movie theater max 2648 seats; 16 screens
Office space max 33,000 gross sq.ft.
Parking
Restaurant Parcel A2
Restaurant Parcel B2
2 Restaurants shall be sit-down style dining establishments, delicatessens, or have made-to-order
specialty menus. They shall earn at least 60% of their annual gross sales revenue from the sale
of food. The allowance for restaurants does not include bars or taverns, or high volume, fast
food restaurants. The maximum size of the restaurants shall be determined at the time of
development stage plan review, based on fitting both the building and the required parking onto
the parcel shown for restaurant use.
WHEREAS, the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Narrative (above) was amended in
2003 to allow “Office” as an Allowed Use on Lot 1, Block 2 of Anthony Properties (“Parcel A”)
located at 2442 Mounds View Boulevard (Apple Tree Dental) (Resolution 5997); and,
WHEREAS, the applicant intends to apply to subdivide a portion of Lot 3, Block 1 of
Anthony Properties (“Parking”), commonly known as the movie theater’s parking lot; and for a
Development Review for a Drive-Thru Restaurant to be located in the parking lot. Prior to
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proceeding with design costs, the applicant is requesting approval to allow Drive-Thru
Restaurants as an Allowed Use on Lot 3; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the
Applicant’s request to amend the PUD Narrative, the Staff Report, and in consideration of public
testimony, recommends the following Findings:
Findings:
1. The property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD), and guided Regional
Commercial (RC) in the current Comprehensive Plan (2010). The property is guided
Mixed Use in the Draft Comprehensive Plan (2040). Drive-thru restaurants are not
specifically addressed in the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The Mixed Use designation
intends for development to occur as a PUD, with a 60/40 % residential/commercial mix.
A drive-thru restaurant is consistent with this commercial mix.
2. Lot 2, Block 2 of Anthony Properties, labeled as “Parcel B” in the PUD Narrative,
currently includes a drive-thru restaurant (Subway). The proposed addition of a drive-
thru restaurant such as a coffee shop, on Lot 3, Block 1, labeled “Parking” (e.g. theater’s
parking lot) in the PUD Narrative, is consistent with allowed uses elsewhere in this PUD.
3. The Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1120.04 provides the procedure for
approving a Planned Unit Development, including submittal of a detailed General
Concept Plan, Development Stage, and Final Plan. These plans were approved in 1998
(Resolutions 5119 and 5226), and amended in 2002 and 2003 (Resolutions 5803 and
5997). It is the intent that any development of a drive-thru restaurant shall comply with
the Municipal Code, and be consistent with the PUD Narrative as amended.
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing is to be held on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM. A
Public Hearing Notice was published in the January 5, 2021 edition of the Shoreview Press, and
mailed to property owners within 350’ of the subject property; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning and Zoning
Commission, based upon the above Findings, the Staff Report, and in consideration of public
testimony, hereby recommends Approval of an Amendment to the Planned Unit Development
Narrative of the O’Neil Property; adding “Drive-Thru Restaurants” as an Allowed Use on Lot 3,
Block 1 of Anthony Properties, commonly known as the movie theater parking lot, with the
following conditions:
1. All Allowed Uses listed in the PUD Narrative shall be Permitted Uses, according to the
Mounds View Municipal Code unless further restricted by the PUD Narrative. Any
development of Allowed Uses may proceed subject to City Council approval (when
required) of a Development Review, and/or other plan or permit approvals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View
Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this Resolution to the City Council prior to
approval of the minutes.
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Adopted this 6th day of January, 2021
Gary Stevenson, Chair
Attest:
Jon Sevald, Community Development Director
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Aerial Photo
(yellow highlight = subject property)
Proposed Drive-thru Coffee Shop,
including adjustments to parking lot drive lanes.
DRAFT
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting
December 2, 2020
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. for December 2, 2020. Due to
the COVID-19 pandemic this meeting was held virtually.
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Commissioners Farmer, French, Monn, Nelson, Rundle, and Stevenson.
Absent and Excused: None.
Also Present: Community Development Director Jon Sevald, Miranda Munson
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Index to Minutes Page
Adopting the 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule for the Mounds View 2
Planning and Zoning Commission
Approval of Minutes 3
3. Special Order of Business
None.
4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda
None.
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Mounds View Planning Commission December 2, 2020
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5. Planning Cases
None.
6. Other Planning Activity
A. Resolution 1125-20 Adopting the 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule for the
Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission
Community Development Director Sevald informed the Commission that the Planning and
Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section VI, states that the annual meeting schedule of the
Commission shall be adopted by Resolution at the first regular meeting in December for the
following year [2021]. Subject to this Resolution, Regular Meetings will occur on the first and
third Wednesdays of the month.
Commissioner French requested the Resolution be amended to read 2021 in the text instead of
2020. Community Development Director Sevald stated he would make this change.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Monn/Commissioner Nelson. To Adopt Resolution 1125-
20, Adopting the 2021 Regular Meeting Schedule for the Mounds View Planning and Zoning
Commission.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
7. Reports
A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity
Community Development Director Sevald stated he had no upcoming planning cases.
B. Staff Updates
Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff.
He commented on several cases and projects that would be coming before the Commission in
early 2021. He stated City Hall was closed at this time and he anticipated City Hall would
remain closed through the end of the year. He explained the YMCA stepped down from
operating the Community Center and the City was now forming its own Parks and Recreation
Department. He reported three of the YMCA staff members have been rehired by the City of
Mounds View.
Mounds View Planning Commission December 2, 2020
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The Commission recommended staff update the City’s website regarding the new Parks and
Recreation Department. The Commission thanked City Administrator Zikmund for his recent
update on CTV’s facebook page of the developments occurring in Mounds View.
The Commission recommended the Planning Commission revisit the City’s sign ordinance in
2021.
C. Council Updates
Community Development Director Sevald reported the City Council would be holding a
worksession meeting on Monday, December 7th.
D. Planning Commissioner Reports
None.
8. Approval of Minutes
November 4, 2020.
MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Monn/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Minutes of
the November 4, 2020 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented.
A roll call vote was taken.
Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.
9. Next Planning Commission Meeting:
A. Wednesday, December 16, 2020
B. Wednesday, January 6, 2021
10. Adjournment
There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the
meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Mounds View Planning Commission December 2, 2020
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Jon Sevald
Community Development Director
Transcribed by:
Heidi Guenther
Minute Maker Secretarial