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Mounds View Planning Commission March 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Farmer questioned if this project would enhance the City’s tax base. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported after the TIF note had reached its term, the City’s tax base would be increased. Commissioner Klander inquired how inaction by the Commission would impact this project. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported a Public Hearing has been posted for this item on Monday, March 12th for the City Council. For this reason, he encouraged the Commission to make a recommendation to the City Council. Chair Klebsch stated she was a little disappointed to not see the pro forma in the Commission’s packet. She commented on the “but for” test and believed this was somewhat subjective. However, she trusted the recommendation from Ehlers. She expressed frustration with the fact that it appeared the Commission’s hands were tied on this issue. She stated she would like to learn more about the City’s housing goals. She explained she did not appreciate the lack of transparency for this project both with the Commission and the public. She indicated she has received emails from the public voicing concerns and questions. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Rundle/Commissioner Stevenson. To approve Resolution 1082-18, a Resolution Finding that a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 Conform to the General Plans for the Development and Redevelopment of the City. Commissioner Stevenson thanked staff and Mr. Lehnhoff for their thorough presentations on TIF. Commissioner Monn requested the PowerPoint presentation from Ehlers be forwarded to the Planning Commissioners. Mr. Lehnhoff stated he would forward this information to the Commissioners. Ayes – 4 Nays – 3 (French, Klander, and Monn) Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ B. Resolution 1083-18, Amending the City Code, Section 1104.01, Subd 5, regarding the Encroachment of Front Porches (Special Planning Case SP- 212-18) City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated within residential zoning districts, the minimum front yard setback is 30’ from the property line. On occasion (1-2 times per year), homeowners have inquired if a front porch can be added onto a home. If the home is at the minimum setback, a front porch would not be permitted, unless a variance is granted by the Planning Commission. In order for the Planning Commission to grant a variance, a “Practical Difficulty” or “Hardship” must be proven. In Staff’s opinion, this is difficult to provide because a front porch is an