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Resolution 8751 Page 3 3, The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Findings: Appearance of the building will be determined through the Development Review process. The preliminary building elevation plans include a mixture of brick/stone and cement board siding, and a hip roof to complement neighboring single-family homes. 4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. Findings: It is the City Council's opinion that the redevelopment of these properties for an apartment building will increase the vibrancy of the Mounds View Blvd. corridor, and support local businesses along the corridor. 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. Findings: The properties are zoned R-4 High Density Residential. The purpose of this district is to `provide for high density residential uses and directly related complementary uses. " The proposed apartments are consistent with these purposes. 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Findings: The Comprehensive Plan guides these properties for Mixed Use (MU-PUD), intended for a "building or buildings with significant amounts of residential uses in combination with commercial and/or office uses. " The proposed apartments are not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion Findings: The applicant shall complete a traffic engineering study with recommendations on access and any necessary improvements to the intersection of Mounds View Blvd. and Groveland Rd, related to additional traffic generated by apartment residents. This study and its recommendations will be considered as part of the subdivision and/or Development Review process. 8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Findings: Adequate public utilities are available from Groveland Rd or Mounds View Blvd.