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Item No: 05A Meeting Date: Sep 15, 2021 Type of Business: Planning Case Planning Case: XXXX-XXX City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1138-21, Recommending an Amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Introduction: Staff is requesting an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, increasing allowable residential density within Mixed Use areas, from 15-30 units per acre, to 15-50 units per acre. Discussion: In the near future, MWF Properties will submit applications for the Skyline redevelopment project, 4889 Old Highway 8. The project will include a 120-unit apartment building on land designated in the DRAFT 2040 Comprehensive Plan for “Mixed-Use”, with a density of 15-30 dwelling units per acre. Skyline will be proposed at 35 units per acre. Mixed Use is intended (not required) to include a 60/40% mix of residential/commercial uses. To continue, the DRAFT 2040 Comprehensive Plan needs to be adopted by the City Council (September 13, 2021), and amended to allow a higher density (October 11, 2021). Staff is proposing to change the Mixed Use density range from 15-30 units per acre, to 15-50 units per acre. The City Council discussed this change at its August 2nd Work Session and directed Staff to move forward. For comparison; Project Year # units # acres Density 2040 Comprehensive Plan Designation Simons (planned) 2022 18 1.00 18 Mixed Use Skyline (planned) 2022 120 3.42 35 Mixed Use Gray Stone Flats 2020 126 4.07 31 Mixed Use Boulevard 2019 60 3.26 18 Mixed Use Bel Rae 2015 95 2.21 43 Mixed Use Silver Lake Pointe 1995 83 2.78 30 Multi-Family Residential Landmark Estates 1984 132 9.40 14 Multi-Family Residential Scotland Green 1972 385 20.14 19 Multi-Family Residential The City has not always followed the Comprehensive Plan regarding density. Gray Stone Flats was likely an oversight based on unknown acreage size at the time the PUD was approved (acreage fluctuated based on the vacation of Greenfield Avenue, and design of the cul-de-sac). Skyline will have a similar experience related to land to be dedicated for Old Highway 8 right-of- way, and right-of-way to be vacated by Ramsey County after the plat is approved. Bel Rae Senior Living, when approved, was designated Mixed Use in the 2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan, at a density of 6-17.4 units per acre. Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan is interpreted by the City Council. In any case, the Comprehensive Plan establishes a vision. Developers propose projects that fit market demand. What gets built is often a compromise.