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Resolution 1068-17 April 5, 2017 Page 4 1. The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. Findings: The proposed 60-unit apartment will be adequately served by city parks (Groveland Park is one block north); public schools (Pinewood Elementary, Edgewood Middle School, Irondale High School); and water/sewer utilities are available from Groveland Rd or Mounds View Blvd. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. Findings: Sufficient screening and landscaping will be determined through the Development Review process. 3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Findings: Appearance of the structure will be determined through the Development Review process. 4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. Findings: It is the City Council’s opinion that the redevelopment of these properties for an apartment building will increase the vibrancy of the Mounds View Blvd. corridor, and support local businesses along the corridor. 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. Findings: The properties are zoned R-4 High Density Residential. The purpose of this district is to “provide for high density residential uses and directly related complementary uses.” 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Findings: The Comprehensive Plan guides these properties for Mixed Use (MU-PUD), intended for a “building or buildings with significant