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Mounds View Planning Commission August 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. PUD Concept Plan Review - 2840 Mounds View Boulevard & 7861 Groveland Road Community Development Director Sevald stated Sabry Sharara (developer) is requesting a concept plan review of a Mixed-Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) to be located at 2840 Mounds View Boulevard (former Simons/ABC Liquor), and 7861 Groveland Road (EDA property) . The project includes a four-story building, with Mounds View Family Dental (relocated) and retail (speculation) on the first floor, and apartments above (market rate). A Concept Plan does not have the level of detail expected for a Development Review. The intent is for the Planning Commission/City Council members to provide individual opinions of the project. There is no formal Resolution or approval. These opinions will assist the developer in refining plans before submitting a formal application. Staff commented further on the concept plan and requested feedback from the Commission. Commissioner Farmer questioned what type of retail use could fit into 1,500 square feet. Community Development Director Sevald explained a commercial office use may be a better fit for this size space. Commissioner Nelson asked what was meant by retail amenity. Community Development Director Sevald deferred this question to the developer. Kevin Green, T&L Green Architects, explained the amenities could include gym services, beverage or coffee stations. He reported the retail space could be a cell phone provider or other vendor. Commissioner Stevenson questioned if the development was properly parked given the proposed retail space. He recommended the developer provide proof of parking if the proposed parking did not meet the sites needs. Commissioner Stevenson suggested a trail that runs through the property that expands from CVS. He indicated this trail could possibly be provided in lieu of park dedication. Commissioner Nelson asked how many of the trees can be saved. Mr. Green reported a full survey of the site would be needed along with a better understanding of the property setbacks in order to fully design the property. Commissioner Nelson commented the south end of the project abuts a private home that would be looking at the back end of garages. He recommended proper screening be put in place to buffer the building from the adjacent residential home. Chair Rundle inquired if these would be market rate apartments. Mr. Green stated the units would be market rate.