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Mounds View Planning Commission November 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 6 Commissioner Nelson questioned if the senior units would be leased for one year at a time. Ms. Parker stated this was the case. Commissioner Monn recommended at least two parking spaces be required for the senior housing development. Community Development Director Sevald commented this has been deemed excessive for senior housing projects. He reported after researching the parking requirements for other communities, staff supports the site having a parking ratio of 1.5 spaces per unit. Further discussion ensued regarding the mix of apartment units and the need for more mass transit bus routes in Mounds View. Commissioner Monn asked if the TIF request would be discussed at this meeting. Community Development Director Sevald discussed the TIF request at a very high level. He noted this projects qualifies for TIF because it was offering affordable housing. Commissioner Monn expressed concern with the fact this project would not be providing taxes to the community to cover municipal expenses. Community Development Director Sevald stated after 26 years, the site would be paying full property taxes. He indicated this project could not move forward if not for TIF. Commissioner Monn requested further information regarding the green initiatives that would be pursued for this building. Mr. Worthington discussed the green initiatives that would be included in this development. Commissioner Farmer explained the area was changing and questioned if New Brighton had plans for more development in the Northwest Quadrant. Community Development Director Sevald explained a hotel had been discussed, but noted some of the properties require a great deal of soil correction, which has made development difficult. Commissioner Nelson asked if a lighting plan had been submitted by the applicant. Mr. Worthington stated he would be submitting a lighting plan to staff. Commissioner Nelson indicated he could support the vinyl siding remaining on the building because it came with a 50 year warranty. Commissioner Monn questioned if there were any concerns with runoff coming from the Bio- Clean property to the senior housing. Greg Kelly, 3038 Rodeo Drive in Blaine, stated his only concern was with the elevation of the parking lot. He questioned if the hill would remain in place noting he could install a retaining wall. Mr. Worthington reported both properties would have to meet stormwater requirements and this concern would be addressed. Commissioner Nelson explained this was a unique solution to a lot of small properties.