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STAFF REPORT PAGE TWO DECEMBER 11, 1995 Chapter 1125. 01 Subdivision 1 (e) of the Mounds View Municipal Code identifies those factors upon which the City Council should base its decision relative to any rezoning request. Those factors, and an analysis of their relevance, are as follows: 1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan in its current form identifies these parcels as low density residential. The R-2 zoning classification falls within the parameters of low density and would therefore be consistent with the direction of the Plan. 2) Geographical area involved The parcels are bounded on the South and East sides by Bronson Drive and Silver Lake Road. To the North is additional R-2 property and, to the West is Single Family. 3) Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed The applicant has constructed similar twinhomes immediately north of the proposed rezoning location. The values of those properties (in excess of $160, 000 per unit) leads to a positive impact on the area. In addition, the relatively high cost of the units discourages the opportunity for the properties to become rentals. 4) The character of the surrounding area The overall land use in the vicinity of the subject property is overwhelmingly residential in nature. 5) The demonstrated need for such use Staff has received a number of positive comments regarding the quality of the structures the applicant has put up in other areas of the community. The need for low maintenance, quality owner occupied housing has been an issue Staff has heard from a number of residents in the past. The target market for the units is seniors who no longer desire to maintain a large lot. The Ordinance is provided at this time for consideration of final adoption.