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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 24, 2017 Page 14 issues, not exclusive to four unscreened electric utility mechanical boxes, and the city's more timely and consistent maintenance of its own property in that area. As this served as the city's west gateway and the University of MN's north gate- way, Mr. LeBarron challenged the city to immediately address these neighbor- hood issues. Paul Anders, Midland Grove Upon clarification by Mayor Roe, Mr. Anders negated any concerns he had with this proposed lot split and its actual location as it related to the Midland Grove complex. Richard Poeschl 2220 Midland Grove Road, #111 Responding to the comments of a previous speaker about aesthetics of the area, Mr. Poeschl addressed several Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) in removing trees that negatively impacted their property values and the noise buffer at Midland Grove, and without prior notification to residents. Mr. Poeschl addressed similar MnDOT undertakings when he lived near Har Mar Mall as the northbound lanes on Snelling Avenue were widened without notifying residents. While recognizing that the city was not responsible, Mr. Poeschl stated his disappointment and continuing practice of MnDOT in taking action before providing notice or an opportunity for response. Willmus moved. Etten seconded, approval of the proposed MINOR SUBDIVI- SION of the residential property at Cleveland Avenue, based on the staff report, public input and City Council deliberation. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten and Roe. Nays: None. f. Consider a Request to Amend the PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) #1177 (Center Pointe Business Park) to Include Self-Storage and Oth- er Uses Supported in City Code Table 1006-1 (Permitted Uses) at 3015 Cen- tre Pointe Drive As detailed in the RCA, City Planner Thomas Paschke summarized the request for a four-story, climate controlled, self-storage facility on one of the few remain- ing parcels under this PUD. Mr. Paschke noted the existing PUD's limitations for uses such as this, and prior discussions held at last week's City Council meeting. Mr. Paschke noted that the Planning Commission's recommendation was to can- cel the existing PUD, but after subsequent City Council discussion, it had become a moot point, with staff thus seeking direction tonight for support in moving for- ward with this specific use under the current PUD. Mr. Paschke reviewed the two steps required of such direction, including the con- cept stage and subsequent final PUD to solidify all the particulars with the site