Planning Commission Resolution 699-02

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. . . . Resolution 699 (V.l) Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the possible adverse effects of this rezoning as required by the Mounds View Zoning Code: I. The Current zoning of the lots is R-1, Single Family Residential. The requested zoning of the lots is R-3, Medium Density Residential. 2. According to the Comprehensive Plan, the parcels proposed to be rezoned are designated either Single Family Attached or Single Family Detached. Only those lots within the Single Family Attached area would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as shown on the Future Land Use Map. 34 of the requested 66 lots are within the Single Family Detached area and would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The remaining 32 lots proposed to be rezoned would not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, however the requested R-3 designation is the more intensive than what could be allowed within an R-2 designation, which is also consistent with the Single Family Attached future land use designation. 3. Many of the lots proposed to be rezoned are within the City's Wetland Zoning District. 15 of the lots are within the wetland while another 23 lots are within the buffer area. Altogether, 38 lots have moderate to severe limitations due to the soils and wetlands. The remaining lots may have grading and drainage issues which could further aggravate stormwater management on the site. 4. The intensity of the potential development in 6 or 8-unit buildings would have a significant impact to the existing residences and to the natural environment. The amount of traffic generated by 34 townhome units added to the residential streets of Clearview and Louisa Avenues would be extensive and could represent a safety hazard to the public, depreciating the peace, health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood. 5. A high-density residential apartment complex is located on the north side of County Road H2. On the south side of County Road H2 are the existing 6 townhome units and single- family residential dwellings. The interior of the neighborhood, the area in which 34 townhome units would take access, is developed exclusively as single-family residential. To the east of the development area is a drainage ditch and wetland area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above findings of fact, the infonnation and documents regarding the rezoning proposal, the report drafted by staff and the testimony of the applicant, and in consideration of the public testimony given at the public hearing, the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council denial of the rezoning requests made by Martin Harstad. BE IT FINALL Y RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.