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Mounds View City Council June 24, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 8 numbers did not work. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 959, Amending Section 1104.02, Subd 4(c) (Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit). Mayor Mueller asked if future developers would be required to have amenities if wishing to construct studio apartments. Community Development Director Sevald explained the amenities would not be required. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Mueller opposed) Motion carried. D. Public Hearing: Resolution 9132, Approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Residential Planned Unit Development of Crossroad Pointe. Community Development Director Sevald stated INH Properties is proposing to develop a 128- unit apartment building at the south corner of Mounds View Boulevard and County Road H2. The project involves multiple planning applications including a request for a CUP for a PUD, and a Development Review. It was noted the Comprehensive Plan guides this property for Mixed Use PUD. He discussed how the development would impact the School District and noted the street closures that were being considered. It was noted the project narrative still had to be completed for this project. Staff commented further on the proposed PUD and recommended action on this item be tabled to the July 8, 2019 City Council meeting so all Crossroad Pointe items can be approved at the same meeting. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. Bill Buckingham, 5220 Greenfield Avenue, stated he was glad to see the Council addressing market rate housing in Mounds View. He did not realize the City had not constructed market rate apartments since the late 1970’s. He explained this project could provide a great housing option for seniors who were looking to downsize. He noted Realife Cooperative had a two-year waiting list. He asked if Mounds View residents would be given a priority for the new Crossroad Pointe apartments. He questioned what the duration of the leases would be and inquired what other expenses residents in these units would have. Ben Sigrist, 5270 Greenfield Avenue, explained he lived very close to the proposed project. He stated he supported the hammerhead on Greenfield Avenue. He thanked the Council for working on this project and noted he offered his full support. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 8:32 p.m. Jim Elias, INH Properties, commented he looked forward to Mr. Buckingham being a future resident. He stated typically there is no restriction or priority given to residents living within the City. However, he noted he would want to promote this property locally.