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Mounds View Planning Commission July 19, 2017 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Councilmember Klander inquired if the semi-trucks visiting Steve’s appliance have been considered by the developer. Planner Sevald stated this was an enforcement issue on the City’s part and explained parking was not allowed on Groveland Road. Commissioner Love asked if this was the proper location for concentrated affordable housing. Planner Sevald commented on the number of affordable units available in Mounds View and throughout the metro area. He explained there is a concentration of affordable housing units along the US Highway 10 corridor, outside of Mounds View. He reviewed a concentration of poverty map provided by Met Council with the Commission and noted Mounds View was not at risk. Mr. Stokka stated he understood that too much affordable housing in one area can become a concern. He explained the State had this same understanding and provided funding for projects based on proper economic integration. He reported the projects he has completed in the past that were similar in size had no negative impacts on the community. He reiterated that this development was at 60% AMI threshold. He provided further comment on the housing market and strong need for affordable housing in Mounds View. Commissioner Klebsch questioned why MWF was not pursuing a mixed income housing project. Mr. Stokka stated MWF specializes in affordable housing. He explained it was his experience that it was difficult for him to find renters that wanted to pay a premium for rent on some units while others were receiving the same unit at a subsidized price. Commissioner Klebsch commented she was a big proponent of affordable housing. She stated she worked in economic development and had only seen mixed income developments. She reported she had not seen an issue filling the market rate or affordable units. She anticipated that this development could receive more than market rate for some of the units. She explained she did have a concern with locating the development on this corner due to traffic/safety concerns. Commissioner Love asked if the proposed trail could meander. Planner Sevald stated he would have to speak with the County to see if they would allow the trail to go closer to the roadway and ditch. Chair Stevenson understood the developer would be installing a 10-foot bituminous trail. Mr. Stokka reported this was the case and noted he would be installing the trail as a part of the development. Planner Sevald commented the trail would end at the west property line. Chair Stevenson recommended the trail be extended to Spring Lake Park Road and that the expense be paid for with the park dedication fees. Planner Sevald encouraged the Commission to make this a recommendation to the City Council and noted this portion of trail would cost more than the proposed Park Dedication fees of $39,000. The Commission was in agreement to recommend the City Council use the Park Dedication fees to complete the trail to Spring Lake Park Road.