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'1ospville PlanTlinr': CO:'1T'1issio"1 I Tednes,lay , ;'fay .s, 197:' ihe Nay 5, 1976, regular meeting of the Roseville Plan.fling Commission was called to order by Chairman V. Johnson at 7:3() P.M. Members present: Kellett, Rukavina, 'rastel, SiY'1ons, Cushing and V. Johnson. Members absent: G. Johnson Others present: Cmmcil liaison Albert Grauel, Howard Dahlgren, Terry Kramer and Steve North Approval of t-1inutes Mr. Rukavina moved and Hr. ;'1astel seconded, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 1976, be approved. PDll Call, Ayes: Kellett, Rw,avina, Mastel, Simons, O.1shing and V. Johnson. 1Ilays: None. Planning File 965 - Allied Stores and ~1. it Development Corporation request for rezoning from B-1 and I-I to B-1 and B-l-B, special use permit, preliminary plat and variance to number of parking spaces and sign size at 1750 West Highway 36. Presentation Mr. George Johnson, Attorney representing Allied Stores, indicated that they had requested the City Council to refer their application back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. He stated that Allied at the previous Planning Commission meeting had indicated their willingness to sign a declaration which would be attached to the deed on the west 8 acres of the property, limiting the use to B-1. Allied is now willing to sign a similar declaration relating to the three acres on the southeast portion of the property, south of the proposed LaBelle's development. He indicated that these declarations would permanently bind the use of all the property to B-1, except for the seven acres proposed for the LaBelle's development which would he B-I-B. He stated that at the last Planning Commission meeting the question was raised regarding retail uses south of Highway 36. Allied Stores feels th:;1t the precedent has already been set for retail use south of 36 and west of Snelling. Mr. Johnson saw three possible options on the future of the property: 1. Grant the rezoning on the property as requested. 2. Leave zoning as is and the property would be developed for industrial uses. 3. Agree to the urging of the residents and leave the property vacant which would mean that it must be purchased by the City. He stated that some action is necessary. The cost of carrying the property is substantial and the property owner cannot afford to do it. Mr. Dick Olarnp, Vice President, Allied Stores, indicated that Allied is at the point where it is no longer economically feasible to hold the property. He stated that if this plan is not approved he will have to recommend to their real estate division that the property must be used and that they cannot hold on to it any longer. He felt that it was unrealistic to expect the residents in the area to favor the project. They obviously would prefer that it remain vacant.