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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 8751 RESOLUTION 8751 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MULTIPLE- FAMILY DWELLING GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MOUNDS VIEW BOULEVARD AND GROVELAND ROAD WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1109.04, Subd 4 requires a Conditional Use Permit for Multiple-Family Dwellings within the R-4 High Density Residential zoning district; and, WHEREAS, the applicant, MWF Properties, LLC, representing Cynthia Johnson, owner of PID: 06-30-23-31-0029 and PID: 06-30-23-31-0030; and representing the State of Minnesota, owner of PID: 06-30-23-31-0031 and PID: 06-30-23-31-0241, has requested a Conditional Use Permit for a Multiple-Family Residential Dwelling within an R-4 zoning district These properties are legally described as: PID: 06-30-23-31-0029 That part of Lot 48, Auditor's Subdivision No. 89 lying South of the North 300 feet front and rear thereof, except that portion taken for the Highway right of way purposes and, PID: 06-30-23-31-0030 Lot 49, Auditor's Subdivision No. 89, Ramsey County, Minnesota and, PID: 06-30-23-31-0031 Parcel 1. Lot 50, except that part which lies Southwesterly of a line run parallel with and distant 100 feet Northeasterly of the Southwesterly boundary of said Lot 50, also except that part described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 50;thence East 7 feet along the North line of said Lot 50; thence Southerly 100 feet to a point of intersection on the West line of said Lot 50; thence North along said West line of said Lot 50 to the point of commencement; Auditor's Subdivision No. 89, Ramsey Co., Minn. The said excepted part of the above described property, the Southwesterly 100 feet has been taken by the State of Minnesota for public Highway purposes. Resolution 8751 Page 2 Parcel 2. All that part of Lot 32, Auditor's Subdivision No. 89, Ramsey Co., Minn., described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point on the West line of Lot 50, Auditor's Subdivision No. 89, which point is 100 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 50; thence South to a line 100 feet Northeasterly from and parallel with the Southerly line of Lot 32; thence Northwesterly on said parallel line 32 feet; thence Northeasterly to the point of beginning. and, PID: 06-30-23-31-0241 The South 135.00 feet, front and rear, of Lot 47, Auditor's Subdivision No. 89, lying westerly of the East 187.00 feet. WHEREAS,the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1125.01, Subd 1(e), states that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. The Planning Commission considered these on April 5, 2017, making no recommendation. The City Council has considered these possible adverse effects, determining them to be minimal; and, WHEREAS,the City of Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1125.01, Subd 3(b) states that in granting a conditional use permit, the City Council shall consider the advice and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the effect of the proposed use on the Comprehensive Plan and upon the health, safety and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands. Among other things, the City Council shall make the following findings where applicable (Findings in italics): 1. The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. Findings: The proposed 60-unit apartment will be adequately served by city parks (Groveland Park is two blocks north), and public schools as interpreted by the ISD 621 Finance Director based on the Facilities Task Force Facility Needs Statements of Affirmation and Consultation (March, 2017), and by water/sewer utilities are available from Groveland Rd or Mounds View Blvd. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. 1 Findings: Sufficient screening and landscaping will be determined through the Development Review process. The site plan, dated March 17, 2017, indicates that a buffer of existing trees will be preserved to buffer the apartments from homes to the north and northeast. Resolution 8751 Page 3 3, The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Findings: Appearance of the building will be determined through the Development Review process. The preliminary building elevation plans include a mixture of brick/stone and cement board siding, and a hip roof to complement neighboring single-family homes. 4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. Findings: It is the City Council's opinion that the redevelopment of these properties for an apartment building will increase the vibrancy of the Mounds View Blvd. corridor, and support local businesses along the corridor. 5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. Findings: The properties are zoned R-4 High Density Residential. The purpose of this district is to `provide for high density residential uses and directly related complementary uses. " The proposed apartments are consistent with these purposes. 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Findings: The Comprehensive Plan guides these properties for Mixed Use (MU-PUD), intended for a "building or buildings with significant amounts of residential uses in combination with commercial and/or office uses. " The proposed apartments are not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion Findings: The applicant shall complete a traffic engineering study with recommendations on access and any necessary improvements to the intersection of Mounds View Blvd. and Groveland Rd, related to additional traffic generated by apartment residents. This study and its recommendations will be considered as part of the subdivision and/or Development Review process. 8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Findings: Adequate public utilities are available from Groveland Rd or Mounds View Blvd. Resolution 8751 Page 4 The 2015 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)for this section of Groveland Rd is 1,250. The 2015 AADT for this section of Mounds View Blvd(CSAH 10) is 21,400. Mounds View Blvd. is classified by Ramsey County as a Minor Reliever with a projected 2030 AADT of 35,500. Access from this property is proposed on Groveland Rd, and will be approved through the subdivision and Development Review process. Drainage facilities will be addressed through the subdivision and Development Review process. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Mounds View City Council approves this Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for a Multiple-Family Dwelling subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant, MWF Properties, LLC, shall complete a traffic engineering study and submit it to the City for review prior to, or concurrent with, applications for a Major Subdivision and Development Review. 2. No development or construction on these properties associated with this Conditional Use Permit shall occur unless a Subdivision and a Development Review have been approved by the City Council, in accordance with the City of Mounds View Municipal Code. All construction shall comply with applicable Rice Creek Watershed District permit requirements. 3. If construction work approved by this Conditional Use Permit has not begun within one year after the date of this approval, this Conditional Use Permit shall be void. Exceptions: the applicant may apply for an extension at least 30-days prior to expiration of the Conditional Use Permit, and if the extension is granted by the City Council. Adopted this Stn day of May, 2017 44teditt/Ldied/ Carol A. Mueller, Mayor ATTEST: awl ? es Ericson, City Administrator (SEAL)