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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-2014 PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting February 19, 2014 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. for February 19, 2014. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Birken, Carvelli-Yu, Elofson, Love, Rundle, Schiltgen, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Approval of Minutes 1 County Road 10 Corridor Overlay District Discussion 2 Review Crossroad Pointe Development Area Visioning Process 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approval of Minutes December 4, 2013. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Love/Commissioner Carvelli-Yu. To approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2013 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission February 19, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases None. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. County Road 10 Corridor Overlay Discussion Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that the corridor continues to be the Council’s priority and the Commission has been reviewing the Zoning Code in order to better promote and accommodate redevelopment along County Road 10. The City would like to enhance the corridor in such a manner that it is promoting and supporting development. The City has looked into mowing the median along the corridor more frequently along with repainting the signal lights. She reported the Commission amended the City Code to change the requirements for ground signs on properties that are on the corridor. Associate Heller explained that this amendment lowered the allowable heights for signs and requires higher quality design materials, along with allowing the signs to be closer to County Road 10. Discussion on this topic began by creating a Corridor Overlay District in order to give more flexibility to new projects on the corridor. The City would be flexible on requirements such as setbacks, parking, density and height, but the City also wants projects that are high quality. Associate Heller discussed how the new Crossroad Pointe development would fit into the County Road 10 corridor, along with the large amount of right-of-way along County Road 10. She stated the Commission may need to consider reducing setbacks within the overlay district. Proposed setbacks were reviewed in detail with the Commission. She further discussed the benefits of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. She commented exterior building materials or design criteria could be addressed within an overlay district to assist the City in improving the look and appeal of the corridor. Associate Heller reviewed the proposed language for the Corridor Overlay District, stating all properties along the County Road 10 would be included, in addition to properties within 200 feet or the roadway. She wanted the Commission to focus on architectural elements and building materials at its next meeting. Discussion ensued regarding County Road 96 and the vast improvements that have been made to improve this corridor. Mounds View Planning Commission February 19, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Love was in favor of additional plantings being considered along the County Road 10 corridor. She supported tree plantings in the median as well. Associate Heller did not believe tree plantings would be allowed. ______________________________________________________________________________ B. Review Crossroad Pointe Development Area Visioning Process Planning Associate Heller informed the Commission that on January 27, 2014 the City hosted an open house for residents to see three concept ideas that Stantec put together for the City-owned four-acre site known as Crossroad Pointe. The open house gave attendees a chance to comment on the three ideas, offer suggestions and answer questions about the site. She reported that Stantec was currently compiling the information gathered from the public and would be developing concept plans that show the City what uses could be feasible in Mounds View, for this site. Commissioner Love asked if the City had an increased need for housing, based on the requests from Met Council. Associate Heller stated rental vacancy rates were extremely low in Mounds View. The units in Mounds View were very affordable. She reported there was a growing need for higher-end apartments. She discussed how the redevelopment of TCAAP would increase traffic in and around the Mounds View area. Commissioner Love was encouraged that the City was visioning for this property, as it would assist in improving the overall corridor. Commissioner Schiltgen saw the Crossroad Pointe site as being commercial space and not residential. Commissioner Elofson was in favor of this being developed into doctor’s offices. Commissioner Birken wanted to see additional restaurants brought into Mounds View. Associate Heller stated it was difficult for Mounds View to attract restaurants when competing with Northtown, Highway 65 and the redevelopment taking place in Shoreview. She stated she would report back to the Commission after further information had been received from Stantec. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. March 5, 2014 B. March 19, 2014 ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission February 19, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ 8. Review Minutes: A. January 8, 2014 The Commission discussed the January 8, 2014 meeting minutes. 9. Staff Updates A. Upcoming Planning Cases Planning Associate Heller discussed upcoming planning cases, noting the March 5, 2014 Planning Commission meeting would be canceled. She reported Coventry was close to closing on their lots and anticipated work would begin this spring. She discussed the new tenants in Silver View Plaza noting the building was almost full. She explained the Town Hall Meeting would be held on Monday, March 31, 2014. 10. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners Reports None. 11. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.