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Mounds View City Council May 8, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 6 completed during the development stage/site plan portion of the project. He anticipated that the traffic study would benefit the City when trying to argue for an access point onto Mounds View Boulevard. ROLL CALL: Bergeron/Gunn/Hull/Meehlhause/Mueller. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Resolution 87XX, Approving of a Conditional Use Permit for a Multiple-Family Dwelling for Properties located at the NW Corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road. Planner Sevald requested the Council hold a Public Hearing and approve a Conditional Use Permit for a multiple-family dwelling for the properties located at the northwest corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road. He explained the applicant would also be seeking major subdivision and development review approval in the coming months. He reported MWF was proposing to construct a 60-unit workforce housing apartment complex. He indicated the Comprehensive Plan has this property guided for mixed-use, however, it was noted the site was rezoned to R-4. Staff discussed the Conditional Use Permit requirements in further detail with the Council. He reported the Planning Commission made no recommendation regarding the request and had concerns with traffic. Staff recommended approval contingent upon a traffic engineering study being completed. Mayor Mueller requested staff read the eight findings in full for the record. Planner Sevald read the eight findings aloud for the record. Mayor Mueller asked that the applicant come forward to discuss the site plan in further detail with the Council. Chris Stokka, MWF Properties, reviewed the site plan with the Council noting the access points to the property. He reported the building had been pushed as far west and south as possible to reduce the impact on the neighbors. He reviewed the rear and side yard setbacks and stated all City parking requirements would be met. It was his plan to save as many trees on the properties as possible in order to provide a buffer between the apartment complex and the adjacent homes. Mayor Mueller questioned if the development could be accessed off of Groveland Road at the Johnson Hitch access point. Mr. Stokka stated he was not a traffic engineer and anticipated the access point would be determined by the County. He provided further comment on his discussions with Ramsey County. Mayor Mueller inquired if MWF would be constructing the apartment building. Mr. Stokka explained MWF has developed 16 similar Section 42 properties in the metro area. He reported MWF was long-term holders of these properties. He stated his vision was to hold the property for 30 years or longer. He noted his parent company would construct and manage the building.