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Mounds View Planning Commission November 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 5 Commissioner Nelson inquired where snow would be pushed and stored during the winter months. Mr. Worthington reviewed the location where snow would be stored noting if the piles grew too large and had to be trucked off site, this would be done. Commissioner Monn questioned if the County approved of the new access point. Mr. Worthington reported the County had reviewed and approved the new access point. He noted the County did not recommend a right hand turn lane. Commissioner Monn asked if alternative siding types had been considered instead of vinyl siding. Mr. Worthington stated the building would use a vinyl lap siding that comes with a 50 year warranty, along with a cement fiber board product. He then discussed why the proposed color palette was chosen, and displayed examples of the two products. Commissioner Monn requested further information regarding the proposed amenities. Mr. Worthington reviewed the amenities that would be included in the senior housing complex. Commissioner Monn recommended the applicant plant pollinator friendly seed versus prairie seed on this property. Mr. Worthington stated he had no issue with that. Commissioner Monn suggested a grilling and picnic area be considered in the greenspace. Mr. Worthington reported this may be difficult because this area was sloped and included a wetland. Commissioner Nelson questioned how the property manager would ensure the occupancy standards were being followed. Terry Parker, 1961 Silver Street in Waconia, explained HUD occupancy standards would have to be followed for these affordable housing units. Commissioner Nelson stated he did not believe this was typical senior housing because only one resident within the unit had to be 55+. He feared this building could have a lot of children within its units. Ms. Parker discussed how the definition of a "senior" has changed over time and commented on the federal HUD requirements for senior housing. Commissioner Monn asked how the applicant would keep people from subleasing units from their grandparents. Ms. Parker stated this was no different than what can occur at any other apartment complexes. She reported subleasing was not allowed and noted cameras would be installed everywhere. Chair Rundle encouraged the applicant to make it very clear to its future tenants that children could be living within these units. Commissioner Farmer inquired how the mixing of vehicles and truck traffic along the shard access would be addressed. Community Development Director Sevald recommended this be addressed in the shared access agreement.