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ORDINANCE 1054 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE REGARDING MAXIMUM HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE SP-241-26 WHEREAS, the City Council has directed staff to prepare an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance regarding height requirements, and can initiate a request to amend the zoning code per Section 160.451(A); and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and reviewed the proposed amendment to the zoning code; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council hereby approves of the proposed amendment to the city's zoning code, as presented in Exhibit A, based on the following findings of fact: Findings of Fact for Approval 1. The 2040 Plan has guided areas of the city as 'mixed -use', allowing for a variety of uses to occupy a single parcel or site. Allowing an increase in the height of buildings within the County Road 10 Overlay zone would encompass most of the parcels guided as mixed -use within the Future Land Use Plan, as well as the 'redevelopment areas' identified in the Plan as spots for future development over the next 20 years. The proposed change would support the goal in the Plan to "Enhance the appearance of properties along Mounds View Boulevard and establish a physical focal center for the city." 2. The proposed changes are limited to the County Road 10 Overlay zone, which is the primary commercial corridor of the city. Incentivizing further development in the corridor would support the long-term viability and success of this part of the city. 3. New or redevelopment of parcels within the County Road 10 Overlay zone as a result of the proposed amendment would appear to result in an increase in property values, which would not depreciate the land within the overlay zone. 4. The County Road 10 Overlay zone is the primary gateway for the city, with varying heights and densities. The proposed amendment would allow for increased development potential, as projects that were previously not permitted could become viable options. It would appear to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan to incentivize and guide for further development along the corridor. 5. The city has received inquiries for development at heights taller than currently allowed, demonstrating a market demand for the proposed amendment. Adopted this 26 day of January, 2026. ATTEST: (SEAQ Ach Lich Lindstrom, Mayor Nyle ikmun , City Administrator