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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting July 13, 1981 Miller explained that the preliminary to give an idea of what is proposed - of intent sud scale. site plsn submitted is s genersl orientation Council wss referred to the Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of 7-1-81 summarizing concerns of the Commission and residents attending the public hearing~ Prior to discussion, Woodburn excused himself from the discus- sion and Council action, because of a possible conflict of interest. . . Attorney Joe Ryan explained that Fridley Medical Center is in the preliminary stages of expansion; have facilities in Blaine and Fridley and have been well accepted by these residential communitiea. Larson described the proposed center to consist of small medicsl center related shops (optical, prosthetics, gifts, pharmacy, food service, etc.). An artist's rendering of the building concept wss shown by Vivian Haese (Fridley Medical Center Administrator, and Dr. Vesell (Blaine Medical Center) described the need for a facility in this area aa indicated by a study of the North Ramsey County srea (Arden Hills, Shoreview, North Oaks, etc.). It was noted that one of the concerns of the Planning Commission was the control the city would have of retail development (8-2 District), which permit_ many commercial uses, some of which may not be compatible with the existing R-l to the east. In discussion, some of the proposed commercial (e.g. gift/card shop) uses were queried as to whether they are considered easential to the Medical Center; suggested that a 8-1 zoning may suffice and City's control of the development would be retained by means of a Special Use Permit. Proposed land use of the remainder of the undeveloped 49 acres to the south and west was deacribed by Charles Larson to be a large church com- plex, greater than that of Mount Olivet; does not understand how this 7 acres can be considered for R-l houses adjacent to such a proposal. Larson referred Council to letter from Reeves urging Council's approval of the application. It was noted that the degree to which the City must rezone to accommodate the medical center is the question; with a Special Use Permit, it was noted, it could be in a 8-1 District. Con- cern was expressed relative to opening the door to retail sales, restaurants, etc. Larson said they requested the B-2 because of the flexibility it provides; if B-1 is suitable to accommo- date our proposal, it is O.K. with us. . Jim Miller, 4482 N. Snelling Avenue, said he opposes the rezon- ing; area was R-I when he bought his property and feels it should remain R-l; noted that the proposed site is well within site of his house; expressed concern that Snelling Avenue will become a commercial street; opposes all commercialization in this area. Miller noted that emergency service means sirens; feels if the rezoning is allowed now, there hasn't been any "planning" . Miller presented a letter to Council from Mr. and Mrs. Don Molenaar opposing the rezoning and the proposed medical center, which Mayor Woodburn read aloud. Miller said he opposes any rezoning; would not object to R-l uses, such aa townhouses, duplexes, etc. permitted by Special Use Permit. -3- .....::....: