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Item 9B July 24, 2017 Page 4 Summary MWF Properties is requesting approval of the Preliminary Plat of “Boulevard”, combining four lots into one lot, measuring 3.5 acres (excluding right-of-way dedication). If approved, the Developers intent is to obtain approval of a Development Review for a 60-unit apartment building on the property, and to apply for Final Plat approval. MWF Properties has applied for financial assistance (Low Income Housing Tax Credits) from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA). This is a competitive program. MHFA awards will be announced in October, 2017. If an award is not received, it is anticipated that MWF Properties will request an extension to the approvals (CUP, Preliminary Plat, and Development Review), and then reapply to MHFA in 2018. A Public Hearing Notice was published in the July 14, 2017 addition of the Mounds View – New Brighton Sun Focus, and mailed to property owners within 350’ of the project, and to property owners outside of this distance along Groveland Rd, north of Mounds View Blvd. and south of Ardan Ave (112 properties, total). Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission considered this request on July 19, 2017, recommending approval (Resolution 1075-17). Additionally at this meeting, the Planning Commission considered a request to recommend approval of a Development Review of the 60-unit apartment complex. The Commission tabled this request with the intention for Ramsey County staff to attend the August 2nd Planning Commission meeting, to discuss the Commission’s concerns about the Mounds View Blvd & Groveland Rd. intersection. Recommendation: The City Council is requested to conduct a Public Hearing, and consider the following options: 1. Resolution 8777, approval of the Preliminary Plat of “Boulevard”. 2. The City Council may choose deny the Resolution. If the City Council chooses this option, Staff would need to be directed to draft a resolution of denial with findings of fact appropriate to support the denial. 3. Continue the Public Hearing. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the City Council can continue the Public Hearing until a future date. Because of the 60-day requirements, (August 13, 2017) the City Council would need to act upon the request as soon as reasonably possible. In this instance, the City would administratively extend its 60-day review to 120-days, providing written notice to the applicant.