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City Council Staff Report 2/23/2026 – Future Land Use Amendment, Rezoning, and Preliminary Plat 7687 Long Lake Road Page 7 The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Rezoning Criteria The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment or conditional use. Its judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors according to Section 160.450: (1) Relationship to Municipal Comprehensive Plan; Based on the Mounds View 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the proposed rezoning from R-1 to PUD is consistent with several key goals and policies, including: 1. Land Use Policy Goal 5 - Amend the Future Land Use Map and/or Zoning Map to support changes when found that the proposed designation will not significantly create adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhood or community. 2. Housing Policy Goal 3 - Support a mix of housing types reflective of the needs and desires of the community. Rezoning the proposed Lot 2 to PUD to allow for a senior housing development supports housing diversity, promotes infill development, and aligns with the applicant’s requested amendment to guide the site as ‘mixed-use’. The project contributes to the City’s long-term vision for balanced residential growth and land use compatibility in this area of the city, as identified in the recent Mounds View Square Redevelopment Study. (2) The geographical area involved; The subject parcel is in an area that presently includes a mix of residential, institutional, and commercial uses. The site is well-served by existing public infrastructure. Based on the submitted plans, the proposed PUD is compatible for the location, compliments the surrounding neighborhood, and meets the purpose and intent of the PUD chapter of the city’s zoning code. (3) Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed; Based on the plans submitted by the applicant, the proposed development is not expected to depreciate the value of surrounding properties. The design and scale of the project are compatible with adjacent uses, and the introduction of new, senior housing may enhance neighborhood stability and appeal. Any development on the property is subject to plan review to ensure compliance with city code. (4) The character of the surrounding area; and The surrounding area includes multi-family developments, institutional uses, and commercial developments. The proposed PUD zoning and development on the site will fit with the existing variety of uses and character of the neighborhood, while offering a different housing type to meet the needs of the community. (5) The demonstrated need for the use. There is a demonstrated need for additional senior housing options within the City of Mounds View. The 2023 Mounds View Square Redevelopment Study identified a need. The project for