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Mounds View Planning Commission January 18, 2023 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Commissioner Nelson stated he was very conflicted with the development layout. He thanked the <br />developer for all of their efforts, but encouraged the developer to consider a different layout for <br />this site. <br /> <br />Chair Rundle asked if the watershed district had reviewed the proposed project. Community <br />Development Director Sevald reported the City acts as the LGU. Mr. Schifsky explained the <br />ponds would serve to infiltrate water runoff and would not serve as holding ponds. <br /> <br />Chair Rundle stated one of his main concerns with this development was that the water runoff <br />would be managed properly because the lot was quite flat. He discussed how curb and gutter <br />assisted with guiding water runoff to the stormwater system. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nelson discussed how traffic traveling down Long Lake Road would see the back <br />sides of these units versus the front side of the units. He asked if there were any other <br />alternatives that would free up more greenspace. Mr. Schifsky commented on how removing the <br />hammerhead would free up greenspace while also eliminating hard space. <br /> <br />Commissioner Farmer stated he would like to see what the Fire Marshal thinks about having the <br />emergency access point from County Road I. Community Development Director Sevald reported <br />he would have the Fire Department review these plans. <br /> <br />Commissioner Farmer questioned how delivery trucks would maneuver through the <br />development. Mr. Schifsky reported if the hammerhead was removed, delivery trucks would <br />have to use a driveway to turnaround. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stevenson stated this was a concern to him. He indicated he would like to see the <br />development having a turnaround area for delivery trucks. <br /> <br />Commissioner Nelson encouraged the developer to consider how to add some yard space or <br />patios to the units. He suggested the units along Long Lake Road face the roadway instead of <br />having the rear elevation facing Long Lake Road. He indicated he supported the development <br />having curb and gutter. Community Development Director Sevald reported City Code requires <br />developments with seven or more units to have curb and gutter. <br /> <br />Councilmember Nelson stated he supported this development moving forward as an R-4 request <br />versus a PUD. He recommended the development have curb and gutter at the entrance to the <br />development. He noted this was an iconic corner in Mounds View and he would like the <br />landscaping to be further considered. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Sevald encouraged the developer to consider the comments <br />that have been made by the Commission when revising or finalizing their plans. <br /> <br />Mr. Schifsky thanked the Commission for their feedback. <br /> <br />