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Mounds View Planning Commission August 21, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 16 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Hegland indicated that the purpose of the PUD, in his opinion, is try to establish an area that can be developed at a higher rate than you would be able to justify somewhere else and that is the reason why the PUD considers a larger area. Mr. Zelinka said he thought the reason for the PUD was to get residential off the highway. Commissioner Hegland commented that the PUD concept was to determine what areas of Mounds View could be developed for a higher tax base and that is based on an assessed value assumption. He then said that the type of development they are discussing putting in there appears to be less than what the City had assumed it would be as well as splitting that PUD in the middle eliminating the possibility of having property that is worth that much per square foot. He further commented that it does not mean that they cannot develop the property but they need to follow City guidelines. Commissioner Miller indicated the City is also trying to eliminate a lot of entrances off of Highway 10. Mr. Zelinka indicated that he works with plans too and sometimes he finds his plans need to be revised and readjusted. He then said he thinks they have come to the City with a nice project that would look nice and give other PUD areas a chance to grow. Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing at 8:53 p.m. Commissioner Scotch indicated she did not see anything wrong with the townhomes but is torn because of the PUD and future planning for the City. She then said she is listening at this meeting and not prepared to make a decision at this time. Commissioner Zwirn asked Mr. Matthews, based on what was heard this evening, if he was standing his ground or if he was willing to renegotiate or talk to other property owners. Mr. Matthews said he feels the next step would be to work his way to the west to see if they can obtain more property. He then said he would like to help out George and does not want the project to die. He further commented that there is enough land behind Mr. Johnson’s property to have a three-acre PUD. Mr. Matthews said that he would need to sell $230,000 townhomes to make the numbers work and he does not see that working in this location. Commissioner Scotch said she is concerned about the $12,000 that the City paid. Director Ericson indicated the EDA had authorized an expenditure to remove the building but said he is not sure what that amount is. He then said the structure was demolished in an attempt to spur development because raw land is more appealing than a parcel with an old building on it.