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Mounds View Planning Commission April 5, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. MU2017-001: MWF Properties, including: • Resolution 1067-17, Recommending Approval of an Amendment to the Zoning Map for properties located at 2901 Mounds View Boulevard and 80XX Groveland Road • Resolution 1068-17, Recommending Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Multiple-Family Dwelling for properties generally located at the NW corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road Planner Sevald stated the applicant, MWF Properties, is proposing to construct a 60-unit apartment building at the northwest corner of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road. The current applications are for; (1) a rezoning to R-4 High Density Residential; and, (2) a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Multiple-Family Dwelling. If approved, and if the developer obtains financial assistance, MWF’s intent is to apply at a later date for a Major Subdivision to combine four lots into one lot; and to apply for a Development Review of the apartment plans. Staff provided further comment on the request, described the project timeline and recommended approval of the Resolutions. Commissioner Schiltgen questioned what would happen if the applicant failed to receive financing. Planner Sevald explained that if approved by the Council, the four lots would be rezoned to R-4 High Density Residential. He reported the Conditional Use Permit would expire in one year, if the developer did not begin the project. Commissioner Klander asked if the applicant had ownership of all four parcels at this time. Planner Sevald commented the four parcels currently had two different owners, one being the State of Minnesota (tax forfeited property) and the other was under purchase agreement by the applicants. Chair Stevenson discussed the Resolutions for the Planning Case. Commissioner Klebsch questioned if MWF held a neighborhood meeting. Chris Stokka, MWF Properties, reported property notifications were sent to all properties within 500 feet of the proposed development and 11 individuals attended a neighborhood meeting. He explained these same properties will be notified when a Public Hearing is held by the City Council. Commissioner Klebsch asked what type of reaction was received from the 11 residents in attendance. Mr. Stokka stated while there were some concerns, the general reaction was fairly positive. He discussed how the development plans had been modified since the neighborhood meeting noting access to Mounds View Boulevard/County Road 10 had been eliminated for safety purposes. He explained that access to the site would be made from Groveland Road.