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Mounds View City Council May 8, 2017 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> <br />December. <br /> <br />Chris Stokka, MWF Properties, 4237 Aldridge Avenue North in Minneapolis, commented on the <br />requested rezoning. He discussed the traffic counts for the proposed development and noted a <br />general commercial development on this site would have 10 times more traffic. He estimated <br />there would be 35 trips during peak morning and evening hours. He understood the Planning <br />Commission questioned the demand for additional rental units in the City. He explained he <br />completed a market study in order to address this issue and stated there was a significant demand <br />for affordable rental housing in the City of Mounds View. He discussed the neighborhood <br />meeting that MWF Properties held in February. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller requested Mr. Stokka describe what Section 42 housing was. Mr. Stokka <br />explained Section 42 housing was affordable workforce housing. He stated MWF would be <br />applying to the State for affordable housing credits to assist with restricting rental rate levels. He <br />anticipated the proposed units would be occupied by young families and would be used as a <br />stepping stone for those not yet able to afford a home. <br /> <br />Cindy Johnson, 2865 Mounds View Boulevard and 7980 Groveland Road, stated she owned the <br />former Johnson Hitch property and has been attempting to sell her property for many years. She <br />believed the proposed development was a far better option than placing additional commercial <br />development on this site. <br /> <br />Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller thanked the public for the valuable input provided this evening. She discussed <br />the existing zoning of the properties in question and commented on the uses that would be <br />allowed. She asked if the residents would like to keep these lots vacant or if these lots should be <br />rezoned to R-4 in order to spur new development. She reported there were properties available in <br />this area that were currently zoned R-4 that would allow for an apartment complex. <br /> <br />Council Member Bergeron questioned if this property was rezoned if a traffic study would be <br />completed. Planner Sevald stated staff was requesting a traffic and engineering study be <br />completed as part of the Conditional Use Permit. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Meehlhause. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt 934, an <br />Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map for Properties located at 2901 Mounds View Boulevard <br />and 80XX Groveland Road. <br /> <br />Council Member Hull asked if staff had any further information on the access point onto Mounds <br />View Boulevard. City Administrator Ericson reported staff has held informal discussions with <br />Ramsey County and the City has not received formal approval on this access point. He reported <br />staff would continue to work with the County on the access issue. <br /> <br />Council Member Bergeron questioned if the City would better armed to approach the County <br />after the traffic study was complete. City Administrator Ericson stated the traffic study would be