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Mounds View Planning Commission August 18, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Ayes – 4 Nays – 2 (French and Munson opposed) Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ B. Resolution 1137-21, Amending the Crossroad Pointe PUD Narrative at 2390 Mounds View Boulevard Community Development Director Sevald stated Gray Stone Flats was approved as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). At the time (2019), the project was known as Crossroad Pointe. A PUD may be approved with deviations from the minimum standards in the Municipal Code. Those deviations are detailed in a PUD Narrative. It is the intent for projects to be constructed “consistent” with plans approved by the City Council, but does allow some wiggle-room to occur during construction, at Staff’s discretion. Staff was aware of the slight setback deviations at the time the building permit was approved, and opined that the setbacks are consistent with the intent of the PUD Narrative. After discussing with the developer, it was agreed to apply to amend the PUD Narrative after a more recent survey was completed, and in the event the developer wished to change the Landscaping Plan, and prior to the City issuing a Certificate of Occupancy. The building received a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy in March, 2021. Landscaping was installed in the spring. Proposed deviations from the Landscape Plan, include: 1. 5’ tall fence (existing) around the pet exercise area, and around the tot lot (not installed), whereas, the PUD Narrative did not address the fence height. The maximum fence height permitted in a front yard, is 4’. The purpose of the taller fence is to prevent pets from getting loose. 2. Segmented wall panel fence (12’ wide, 8’ high) along a portion of County Road H2, whereas, the maximum fence height permitted in a front yard, is 4’. The purpose of the segmented fence is for aesthetics, not privacy. There will be gaps between the panels. Community Development Director Sevald commented further on the request and recommended denial of the five foot fence height request within the PUD Amendment. Commissioner Nelson asked how long the segmented wall panel fence would be. Stevie Johnson, Gray Stone Flats representative, reported the fence would be three separate sections. Two of the sections would be 25’ long and the third section would be 6’ feet long. He clarified for the record that the segmented fence would be 6’6” in height. Commissioner Nelson questioned when the tot lot would be installed. Mr. Johnson stated the tot lot would be installed next week. He requested the Commission allow the pet area to have a 5’ foot fence for safety purposes. Commissioner Stevenson stated he could support the five foot chain link pet fence.