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Home My WebLink About03-07-2018 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA March 7, 2018 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Special Order of Business A. (none) 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the record.) 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1082-18, Finding that a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 Conform to the General Plans for the Development and Redevelopment of the City. B. Resolution 1083-18, Amending the City Code, Section 1104.01, Subd 5, regarding the Encroachment of Front Porches (Special Planning Case SP-212- 18) 6. Other Planning Activity A. (none) 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity I. Comprehensive Plan Taskforce (Mar 13, Apr 10) II. CUP Amendment, Garden City (Mar 21) III. Final Plat, “Boulevard” (TBD) IV. Development Review Amendment, “Boulevard” (TBD) B. Staff Updates C. Council Updates D. Planning Commissioner Reports 8. Approval of Minutes: February 7, 2018 9. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. Wednesday, March 21, 2018 B. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 10. Meeting Adjournment 1 Item No: ___5A Meeting Date: March 7, 2018___ Type of Business: Planning Case MU17-001 City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1082-18, Finding that a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 Conform to the General Plans for the Development and Redevelopment of the City. Introduction MWF Properties (aka Boulevard Apartments Limited Partnership), developer of the “Boulevard”, a proposed 60-unit apartment building to be located on the NW corner of Mounds View Blvd and Groveland Rd, is requesting Tax Increment Financing (TIF) from the Mounds View Economic Development Authority (EDA). This is not a financial review of the TIF, but a review if the use of TIF is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion Tax Increment Financing is an economic development tool used to supplement other financing sources. TIF may only be used if it passes the “but, for” test, meaning, the project would not be competed “but, for” TIF assistance. Mounds View has used TIF for a number of projects, the most recent being Medtronic (2003-2033). A Housing TIF may be used for affordable housing. The Boulevard project will continue to pay the pre-development (2018) property taxes ($3,653), but the additional post-development property taxes will be refunded back to the developer to pay for qualifying expenses (land, site preparation, utilities, other expenses). Over the TIF period, 2020-2045, this is estimated to total $2,362,928. Analysis The Comprehensive Plan (2010) addresses TIF in the following areas: Chapter 7 Economic Development Resources to Support Economic Development The potential for City assistance such as Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Tax Rebate Financing (TRF), the Business Improvement Partnership Loan Program and the Housing Replacement Program. The City will continue to provide these types of assistance in a manner consistent with the City’s written policies about such assistance. Mounds View 2 will generally limit the use of these to situations in which their use will enable the City to attract a new business, retain or expand an existing business, provide new employment opportunities, enhance the City’s tax base, or otherwise improve the appearance or vitality of the local business economy. The City will continually monitor and periodically evaluate its programs and policies about development and redevelopment assistance to make certain they are helping the City meet its economic development goals, priorities and objectives. Chapter 9 Implementation Tax Increment Financing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a funding technique that takes advantage of development or redevelopment to pay public development or redevelopment costs. The tax increment is the difference in tax capacity and tax revenues generated after development has occurred compared with the tax capacity and tax revenues that the property was generating before the new development. The City then uses this “captured value” to repay the public costs that are eligible expenditures (acquiring property, removing old structures, site and utility improvements). It has been the general philosophy of Mounds View to use the “pay as you go” approach for assisting a development through tax increment financing. With this approach, the City limits its financial risk by reimbursing the developer for the agreed upon and eligible project costs after the developer has completed the project. This policy ensures that new construction will generate the increments and the City does not issue bonds for financing a project. TIF is an implementation device for economic development and redevelopment. It is Staff’s opinion that the use of a Housing TIF is consistent with the above sections of the Comprehensive Plan, and is necessary in order to redevelop this property. Summary Tax Increment Financing is the use of future property taxes generated by the project, for qualifying expenses to acquire and construct the project. Prior to the City Council holding a Public Hearing to consider approving the TIF (March 12th), the Planning Commission is requested to consider if the use of TIF is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. James Lehnhoff (Ehlers & Associates) is the City’s TIF advisor, and will be in attendance to explain the attached document, and address any questions about TIF and its use for this project. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Resolution 1082-18. The Planning Commission is requested to consider the following options: 1. Resolution 1082-18, approving the request is attached. 3 2. The Planning Commission may choose to deny Resolution 1082-18. If the Commission chooses this option, Staff would need to be directed to draft a resolution of denial with findings of fact appropriate to support the denial. 3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Commission can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Jon Sevald, AICP City Planner/Supervisor Attachments 1. Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 (a housing district) within the Mounds View Economic Development Project (Feb 28, 2018) 4 RESOLUTION NO. 1082-18 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THAT A MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-6 CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the Mounds View Economic Development Authority (the "EDA") and the City of Mounds View (the "City") have proposed to adopt a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project (the "Redevelopment Plan Modification") and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1- 6 (the "TIF Plan") therefor (the Redevelopment Plan Modification and the TIF Plan are referred to collectively herein as the "Plans") and have submitted the Plans to the City Planning Commission (the "Commission") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subd. 3; and, WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed the Plans to determine their conformity with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City as described in the Comprehensive Plan for the City; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 7th day of March 7, 2018 Angelica Klebsch, Chair ATTEST: Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor (SEAL) As of February 28, 2018 Draft for Planning Commission Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 (a housing district) within the Mounds View Economic Development Project Mounds View Economic Development Authority City of Mounds View Ramsey County State of Minnesota Public Hearing: March 12, 2018 Adopted: Prepared by: EHLERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 3060 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, Minnesota 55113-1105 651-697-8500 fax: 651-697-8555 www.ehlers-inc.com Table of Contents (for reference purposes only) Section 1 - Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project ........................... 1-1 Foreword ............................................................. 1-1 Section 2 - Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 .................................. 2-1 Subsection 2-1. Foreword............................................... 2-1 Subsection 2-2. Statutory Authority........................................ 2-1 Subsection 2-3. Statement of Objectives ................................... 2-1 Subsection 2-4. Redevelopment Plan Overview .............................. 2-1 Subsection 2-5. Description of Property in the District and Property To Be Acquired . 2-2 Subsection 2-6. Classification of the District................................. 2-2 Subsection 2-7. Duration and First Year of Tax Increment of the District........... 2-3 Subsection 2-8. Original Tax Capacity, Tax Rate and Estimated Captured Net Tax Capacity Value/Increment and Notification of Prior Planned Improvements ................ 2-4 Subsection 2-9. Sources of Revenue/Bonds to be Issued ...................... 2-5 Subsection 2-10. Uses of Funds ........................................... 2-5 Subsection 2-11. Fiscal Disparities Election.................................. 2-6 Subsection 2-12. Business Subsidies....................................... 2-7 Subsection 2-13. County Road Costs ....................................... 2-8 Subsection 2-14. Estimated Impact on Other Taxing Jurisdictions ................. 2-8 Subsection 2-15. Supporting Documentation ................................ 2-10 Subsection 2-16. Definition of Tax Increment Revenues ....................... 2-10 Subsection 2-17. Modifications to the District................................ 2-10 Subsection 2-18. Administrative Expenses .................................. 2-11 Subsection 2-19. Limitation of Increment ................................... 2-12 Subsection 2-20. Use of Tax Increment .................................... 2-12 Subsection 2-21. Excess Increments ...................................... 2-13 Subsection 2-22. Requirements for Agreements with the Developer .............. 2-13 Subsection 2-23. Assessment Agreements ................................. 2-14 Subsection 2-24. Administration of the District ............................... 2-14 Subsection 2-25. Annual Disclosure Requirements ........................... 2-14 Subsection 2-26. Reasonable Expectations ................................. 2-14 Subsection 2-27. Other Limitations on the Use of Tax Increment . ................ 2-14 Subsection 2-28. Summary.............................................. 2-15 Appendix A Project Description ...................................................... A-1 Appendix B Map of the Mounds View Economic Development Project and the District ........... B-1 Appendix C Description of Property to be Included in the District ............................ C-1 Appendix D Estimated Cash Flow for the District ........................................ D-1 Appendix E Housing Qualifications for the District........................................ E-1 Appendix F Findings for the District................................................... F-1 Section 1 - Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project Foreword The following text represents a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project. This modification represents a continuation of the goals and objectives set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project. Generally, the substantive changes include the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6. For further information, a review of the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project, adopted May 9, 1994, is recommended. It is available from the City Administrator at the City of Mounds View. Other relevant information is contained in the Tax Increment Financing Plans for the Tax Increment Financing Districts located within the Mounds View Economic Development Project. Mounds View Economic Development Authority Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project 1-1 Section 2 - Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 Subsection 2-1. Foreword The Mounds View Economic Development Authority (the "EDA"), the City of Mounds View (the "City"), staff and consultants have prepared the following information to expedite the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 (the "District"), a housing tax increment financing district, located in the Mounds View Economic Development Project. Subsection 2-2. Statutory Authority Within the City, there exist areas where public involvement is necessary to cause development or redevelopment to occur. To this end, the EDA and City have certain statutory powers pursuant to Minnesota Statutes ("M.S."), Sections 469.090 to 469.1082, inclusive, as amended, and M.S., Sections 469.174 to 469.1794, inclusive, as amended (the "Tax Increment Financing Act" or "TIF Act"), to assist in financing public costs related to this project. This section contains the Tax Increment Financing Plan (the "TIF Plan") for the District. Other relevant information is contained in the Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project. Subsection 2-3. Statement of Objectives The District currently consists of four parcels of land and adjacent and internal rights-of-way. The District is being created to facilitate the construction of approximately 60 affordable apartment units in the City. Please see Appendix A for further District information. The City anticipates entering into an agreement with Boulevard Apartments Limited Partnership as the developer. This TIF Plan is expected to achieve many of the objectives outlined in the Redevelopment Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project. The activities contemplated in the Modification to the Redevelopment Plan and the TIF Plan do not preclude the undertaking of other qualified development or redevelopment activities. These activities are anticipated to occur over the life of the Mounds View Economic Development Project and the District. Subsection 2-4. Redevelopment Plan Overview 1. Property to be Acquired - Selected property located within the District may be acquired by the EDA or City and is further described in this TIF Plan. 2. Relocation - Relocation services, to the extent required by law, are available pursuant to M.S., Chapter 117 and other relevant state and federal laws. 3. Upon approval of a developer's plan relating to the project and completion of the necessary legal requirements, the EDA or City may sell to a developer selected properties that it may acquire within the District or may lease land or facilities to a developer. 4. The EDA or City may perform or provide for some or all necessary acquisition, construction, relocation, demolition, and required utilities and public street work within the District. Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-1 Subsection 2-5. Description of Property in the District and Property To Be Acquired The District encompasses all property and adjacent rights-of-way and abutting roadways identified by the parcels listed in Appendix C of this TIF Plan. Please also see the map in Appendix B for further information on the location of the District. The EDA or City may acquire any parcel within the District including interior and adjacent street rights of way. Any properties identified for acquisition will be acquired by the EDA or City only in order to accomplish one or more of the following: make storm sewer improvements; provide land for needed public streets, utilities and facilities; and carry out land acquisition, site improvements, clearance and/or development to accomplish the uses and objectives set forth in this plan. The EDA or City may acquire property by gift, dedication, condemnation or direct purchase from willing sellers in order to achieve the objectives of this TIF Plan. Such acquisitions will be undertaken only when there is assurance of funding to finance the acquisition and related costs. The EDA or City plans to purchase the two tax-forfeited properties owned by the State of Minnesota described in Appendix C and will convey those to the developer. Subsection 2-6. Classification of the District The EDA and City, in determining the need to create a tax increment financing district in accordance with M.S., Sections 469.174 to 469.1794, as amended, inclusive, find that the District to be established is a housing district pursuant to M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 11 and M.S., Section 469.1761 as defined below: M.S., Section 469.174, Subd.11: "Housing district" means a type of tax increment financing district which consists of a project, or a portion of a project, intended for occupancy, in part, by persons or families of low and moderate income, as defined in chapter 462A, Title II of the National Housing Act of 1934, the National Housing Act of 1959, the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, any other similar present or future federal, state, or municipal legislation, or the regulations promulgated under any of those acts, and that satisfies the requirements of M.S., Section 469.1761. Housing project means a project, or portion of a project, that meets all the qualifications of a housing district under this subdivision, whether or not actually established as a housing district. M.S., Section 469.1761: Subd. 1. Requirement imposed. (a) In order for a tax increment financing district to qualify as a housing district: (1) the income limitations provided in this section must be satisfied; and (2) no more than 20 percent of the square footage of buildings that receive assistance from tax increments may consist of commercial, retail, or other nonresidential uses. (b) The requirements imposed by this section apply to property receiving assistance financed with tax increments, including interest reduction, land transfers at less than the authority’s cost of acquisition, utility service or connections, roads, parking facilities, or other subsidies. The provisions of this section do not apply to districts located within a targeted area as defined in Section 462C.02 Subd 9, clause (e). Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-2 (c) For purposes of the requirements of paragraph (a), the authority may elect to treat an addition to an existing structure as a separate building if: (1) construction of the addition begins more than three years after construction of the existing structure was completed; and (2) for an addition that does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a), clause (2),if it is treated as a separate building, the addition was not contemplated by the tax increment financing plan which includes the existing structure. Subd. 2. Owner occupied housing. For owner occupied residential property, 95 percent of the housing units must be initially purchased and occupied by individuals whose family income is less than or equal to the income requirements for qualified mortgage bond projects under section 143(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. Subd. 3. Rental property. For residential rental property, the property must satisfy the income requirements for a qualified residential rental project as defined in section 142(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. The requirements of this subdivision apply for the duration of the tax increment financing district. Subd. 4. Noncompliance; enforcement. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to M.S., Section 469.1771. In meeting the statutory criteria the EDA and City rely on the following facts and findings: • The District consists of four parcels. • The development will consist of approximately 60 units of affordable rental housing. • At least 40% of the units will be occupied by person with incomes less than 60% of median income Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 7, the District does not contain any parcel or part of a parcel that qualified under the provisions of M.S., Sections 273.111, 273.112, or 273.114 or Chapter 473H for taxes payable in any of the five calendar years before the filing of the request for certification of the District. Subsection 2-7. Duration and First Year of Tax Increment of the District Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.175, Subd. 1, and Section 469.176, Subd. 1, the duration and first year of tax increment of the District must be indicated within the TIF Plan. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 1b., the duration of the District will be 25 years after receipt of the first increment by the EDA or City (a total of 26 years of tax increment). The EDA or City elects to receive the first tax increment in 2020, which is no later than four years following the year of approval of the District. Thus, it is estimated that the District, including any modifications of the TIF Plan for subsequent phases or other changes, would terminate after 2045, or when the TIF Plan is satisfied. The EDA or City reserves the right to decertify the District prior to the legally required date. Subsection 2-8. Original Tax Capacity, Tax Rate and Estimated Captured Net Tax Capacity Value/Increment and Notification of Prior Planned Improvements Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 7 and M.S., Section 469.177, Subd. 1, the Original Net Tax Capacity Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-3 (ONTC) as certified for the District will be based on the market values placed on the property by the assessor in 2017 for taxes payable 2018. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.177, Subds. 1 and 2, the County Auditor shall certify in each year (beginning in the payment year 2020) the amount by which the original value has increased or decreased as a result of: 1. Change in tax exempt status of property; 2. Reduction or enlargement of the geographic boundaries of the district; 3. Change due to adjustments, negotiated or court-ordered abatements; 4. Change in the use of the property and classification; 5. Change in state law governing class rates; or 6. Change in previously issued building permits. In any year in which the current Net Tax Capacity (NTC) value of the District declines below the ONTC, no value will be captured and no tax increment will be payable to the EDA or City. The original local tax rate for the District will be the local tax rate for taxes payable 2018, assuming the request for certification is made before June 30, 2018. The ONTC and the Original Local Tax Rate for the District appear in the table below. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.174 Subd. 4 and M.S., Section 469.177, Subd. 1, 2, and 4, the estimated Captured Net Tax Capacity (CTC) of the District, within the Mounds View Economic Development Project, upon completion of the projects within the District, will annually approximate tax increment revenues as shown in the table below. The EDA and City request 100 percent of the available increase in tax capacity for repayment of its obligations and current expenditures, beginning in the tax year payable 2020. The Project Tax Capacity (PTC) listed is an estimate of values when the projects within the District are completed. Project Estimated Tax Capacity upon Completion (PTC) $113,430 Original Estimated Net Tax Capacity (ONTC) $3,653 Estimated Captured Tax Capacity (CTC) $109,777 Original Local Tax Rate 1.21575 Estimated Pay 2018 Estimated Annual Tax Increment (CTC x Local Tax Rate) $133,461 Percent Retained by the EDA 100% Tax capacity includes a 3% inflation factor for the duration of the District. The tax capacity included in thischart is the estimated tax capacity of the District in year 25. The tax capacity of the District in year one isestimated to be $11,160. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.177, Subd. 4, the EDA shall, after a due and diligent search, accompany its request for certification to the County Auditor or its notice of the District enlargement pursuant to M.S., Section 469.175, Subd. 4, with a listing of all properties within the District or area of enlargement for which building permits have been issued during the eighteen (18) months immediately preceding approval of the TIF Plan by the municipality pursuant to M.S., Section 469.175, Subd. 3. The County Auditor shall increase the original net tax capacity of the District by the net tax capacity of improvements for which a building permit was issued. The City has reviewed the area to be included in the District and found no parcels for which building permits have been issued during the 18 months immediately preceding approval of the TIF Plan by the City. Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-4 Subsection 2-9. Sources of Revenue/Bonds to be Issued The costs outlined in the Uses of Funds will be financed primarily through the annual collection of tax increments. The EDA or City reserves the right to incur bonds or other indebtedness as a result of the TIF Plan. As presently proposed, the projects within the District will be financed by a pay-as-you-go note/interfund loan. Any refunding amounts will be deemed a budgeted cost without a formal TIF Plan Modification. This provision does not obligate the EDA or City to incur debt. The EDA or City will issue bonds or incur other debt only upon the determination that such action is in the best interest of the City. The total estimated tax increment revenues for the District are shown in the table below: SOURCES OF FUNDS TOTAL Tax Increment $2,362,928 Interest $236,293 TOTAL $2,599,221 The EDA or City may issue bonds (as defined in the TIF Act) secured in whole or in part with tax increments from the District in a maximum principal amount of $1,657,925. Such bonds may be in the form of pay-as- you-go notes, revenue bonds or notes, general obligation bonds, or interfund loans. This estimate of total bonded indebtedness is a cumulative statement of authority under this TIF Plan as of the date of approval. Subsection 2-10. Uses of Funds Currently under consideration for the District is a proposal to facilitate the construction of 60 affordable apartment units. The EDA and City have determined that it will be necessary to provide assistance to the project(s) for certain District costs, as described. The EDA has studied the feasibility of the development or redevelopment of property in and around the District. To facilitate the establishment and development or redevelopment of the District, this TIF Plan authorizes the use of tax increment financing to pay for the cost of certain eligible expenses. The estimate of public costs and uses of funds associated with the District is outlined in the following table. USES OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS TOTAL Land/Building Acquisition $700,000 Site Improvements/Preparation $100,000 Affordable Housing $400,000 Utilities $100,000 Other Qualifying Improvements $121,632 Administrative Costs (up to 10%)$236,293 PROJECT COST TOTAL $1,657,925 Interest $941,296 PROJECT AND INTEREST COSTS TOTAL $2,599,221 Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-5 The total project cost, including financing costs (interest) listed in the table above does not exceed the total projected tax increments for the District as shown in Subsection 2-9. Estimated costs associated with the District are subject to change among categories without a modification to this TIF Plan. The cost of all activities to be considered for tax increment financing will not exceed, without formal modification, the budget above pursuant to the applicable statutory requirements. The EDA may expend funds for qualified housing activities outside of the District boundaries. Subsection 2-11. Fiscal Disparities Election Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.177, Subd. 3, the City may elect one of two methods to calculate fiscal disparities. If the calculations pursuant to M.S., Section 469.177, Subd. 3, clause b, (inside the District) are followed, the following method of computation shall apply: (1) The original net tax capacity shall be determined before the application of the fiscal disparity provisions of Chapter 276A or 473F. The current net tax capacity shall exclude any fiscal disparity commercial-industrial net tax capacity increase between the original year and the current year multiplied by the fiscal disparity ratio determined pursuant to M.S., Section 276A.06, subdivision 7 or M.S., Section 473F.08, subdivision 6. Where the original net tax capacity is equal to or greater than the current net tax capacity, there is no captured tax capacity and no tax increment determination. Where the original tax capacity is less than the current tax capacity, the difference between the original net tax capacity and the current net tax capacity is the captured net tax capacity. This amount less any portion thereof which the authority has designated, in its tax increment financing plan, to share with the local taxing districts is the retained captured net tax capacity of the authority. (2) The county auditor shall exclude the retained captured net tax capacity of the authority from the net tax capacity of the local taxing districts in determining local taxing district tax rates. The local tax rates so determined are to be extended against the retained captured net tax capacity of the authority as well as the net tax capacity of the local taxing districts. The tax generated by the extension of the less of (A) the local taxing district tax rates or (B) the original local tax rate to the retained captured net tax capacity of the authority is the tax increment of the authority. The City will choose to calculate fiscal disparities by clause b . It is not anticipated that the District will contain commercial/industrial property. As a result, there should be no impact due to the fiscal disparities provision on the District. According to M.S., Section 469.177, Subd. 3: (c) The method of computation of tax increment applied to a district pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) shall remain the same for the duration of the district, except that the governing body may elect to change its election from the method of computation in paragraph (a) to the method in paragraph (b). Subsection 2-12. Business Subsidies Pursuant to M.S., Section 116J.993, Subd. 3, the following forms of financial assistance are not considered a business subsidy: Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-6 (1) A business subsidy of less than $150,000; (2) Assistance that is generally available to all businesses or to a general class of similar businesses, such as a line of business, size, location, or similar general criteria; (3) Public improvements to buildings or lands owned by the state or local government that serve a public purpose and do not principally benefit a single business or defined group of businesses at the time the improvements are made; (4) Redevelopment property polluted by contaminants as defined in M.S., Section 116J.552, Subd. 3; (5) Assistance provided for the sole purpose of renovating old or decaying building stock or bringing it up to code and assistance provided for designated historic preservation districts, provided that the assistance is equal to or less than 50% of the total cost; (6) Assistance to provide job readiness and training services if the sole purpose of the assistance is to provide those services; (7) Assistance for housing; (8) Assistance for pollution control or abatement, including assistance for a tax increment financing hazardous substance subdistrict as defined under M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 23; (9) Assistance for energy conservation; (10) Tax reductions resulting from conformity with federal tax law; (11) Workers' compensation and unemployment compensation; (12) Benefits derived from regulation; (13) Indirect benefits derived from assistance to educational institutions; (14) Funds from bonds allocated under chapter 474A, bonds issued to refund outstanding bonds, and bonds issued for the benefit of an organization described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended through December 31, 1999; (15) Assistance for a collaboration between a Minnesota higher education institution and a business; (16) Assistance for a tax increment financing soils condition district as defined under M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 19; (17) Redevelopment when the recipient's investment in the purchase of the site and in site preparation is 70 percent or more of the assessor's current year's estimated market value; (18) General changes in tax increment financing law and other general tax law changes of a principally technical nature; (19) Federal assistance until the assistance has been repaid to, and reinvested by, the state or local government agency; (20) Funds from dock and wharf bonds issued by a seaway port authority; (21) Business loans and loan guarantees of $150,000 or less; (22) Federal loan funds provided through the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration; and (23) Property tax abatements granted under M.S., Section 469.1813 to property that is subject to valuation under Minnesota Rules, chapter 8100. The EDA will comply with M.S., Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995 to the extent the tax increment assistance under this TIF Plan does not fall under any of the above exemptions. Subsection 2-13. County Road Costs Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.175, Subd. 1a, the county board may require the EDA or City to pay for all or part of the cost of county road improvements if the proposed development to be assisted by tax increment will, in the judgment of the county, substantially increase the use of county roads requiring construction of road improvements or other road costs and if the road improvements are not scheduled within the next five years under a capital improvement plan or within five years under another county plan. Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-7 If the county elects to use increments to improve county roads, it must notify the EDA or City within forty- five days of receipt of this TIF Plan. In the opinion of the EDA and City and consultants, the proposed development outlined in this TIF Plan will have little or no impact upon county roads, but the TIF Plan was sent to the county 45 days prior to the public hearing. The EDA and City are aware that the county could claim that tax increment should be used for county roads, even after the public hearing. Subsection 2-14. Estimated Impact on Other Taxing Jurisdictions The estimated impact on other taxing jurisdictions assumes that the redevelopment contemplated by the TIF Plan would occur without the creation of the District. However, the EDA or City has determined that such development or redevelopment would not occur "but for" tax increment financing and that, therefore, the fiscal impact on other taxing jurisdictions is $0. The estimated fiscal impact of the District would be as follows if the "but for" test was not met: IMPACT ON TAX BASE Estimated 2017/Pay 2018 Total Net Tax Capacity Estimated Captured Tax Capacity (CTC) Upon Completion Percent of CTC to Entity Total Ramsey County 496,357,455 109,777 0.0221% City of Mounds View 9,773,580 109,777 1.1232% Mounds View ISD No. 621 92,954,527 109,777 0.1181% IMPACT ON TAX RATES Estimated Pay 2018 Extension Rates Percent of Total CTC Potential Taxes Ramsey County 0.536930 44.16% 109,777 58,943 City of Mounds View 0.218110 17.94% 109,777 23,943 Mounds View ISD No. 621 0.378560 31.14% 109,777 41,557 Other 0.082150 6.76%109,777 9,018 Total 1.215750 100.00%133,461 The estimates listed above display the captured tax capacity when all construction is completed. The tax rate used for calculations is the estimated Pay 2018 rate. The total net capacity for the entities listed above are based on estimated Pay 2018 figures. The District will be certified under the actual Pay 2018 rates, which were unavailable at the time this TIF Plan was prepared. Pursuant to M.S. Section 469.175 Subd. 2(b): (1) Estimate of total tax increment. It is estimated that the total amount of tax increment that will be generated over the life of the District is $2,362,928; (2) Probable impact of the District on city provided services and ability to issue debt. An impact of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-8 District on police protection is not expected. With any addition of new residents or businesses, police calls for service may be increased. New developments may add an increase in traffic, and additional overall demands to the call load. The City does not expect that the proposed development, in and of itself, will necessitate new capital investment. The probable impact of the District on fire protection is not expected to be significant. Typically new buildings generate few calls, if any, and are of superior construction. The impact of the District on public infrastructure is expected to be minimal. The development is not expected to significantly impact any traffic movements in the area. The current infrastructure for sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water will be able to handle the additional volume generated from the proposed development. Based on the development plans, there are no additional costs associated with street maintenance, sweeping, plowing, lighting and sidewalks. The development in the District is expected to contribute to sanitary sewer (SAC) and water (WAC) connection fees. The probable impact of any District general obligation tax increment bonds on the ability to issue debt for general fund purposes is expected to be minimal. It is not anticipated that there will be any general obligation debt issued in relation to this project, therefore there will be no impact on the City's ability to issue future debt or on the City's debt limit. (3) Estimated amount of tax increment attributable to school district levies. It is estimated that the amount of tax increments over the life of the District that would be attributable to school district levies, assuming the school district's share of the total local tax rate for all taxing jurisdictions remained the same, is $735,816; (4) Estimated amount of tax increment attributable to county levies. It is estimated that the amount of tax increments over the life of the District that would be attributable to county levies, assuming the county's share of the total local tax rate for all taxing jurisdictions remained the same, is $1,043,469; (5) Additional information requested by the county or school district. The City is not aware of any standard questions in a county or school district written policy regarding tax increment districts and impact on county or school district services. The county or school district must request additional information pursuant to M.S. Section 469.175 Subd. 2(b) within 15 days after receipt of the tax increment financing plan. No requests for additional information from the county or school district regarding the proposed development for the District have been received. Subsection 2-15. Supporting Documentation Pursuant to M.S. Section 469.175, Subd. 1 (a), clause 7 the TIF Plan must contain identification and description of studies and analyses used to make the findings are required in the resolution approving the District. Following is a list of reports and studies on file at the City that support the EDA and City's findings: • Mounds View Comprehensive Plan dated February 8, 2010 • Market Feasibility Analysis: Bowen National Research, June 1, 2017 • Ehlers Pro Forma and Gap Analysis (memorandum dated January 16, 2018) Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-9 Subsection 2-16. Definition of Tax Increment Revenues Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 25, tax increment revenues derived from a tax increment financing district include all of the following potential revenue sources: 1. Taxes paid by the captured net tax capacity, but excluding any excess taxes, as computed under M.S., Section 469.177; 2. The proceeds from the sale or lease of property, tangible or intangible, to the extent the property was purchased by the authority with tax increments; 3. Principal and interest received on loans or other advances made by the authority with tax increments; 4. Interest or other investment earnings on or from tax increments; 5. Repayments or return of tax increments made to the Authority under agreements for districts for which the request for certification was made after August 1, 1993; and 6. The market value homestead credit paid to the Authority under M.S., Section 273.1384. Subsection 2-17. Modifications to the District In accordance with M.S., Section 469.175, Subd. 4, any: 1. Reduction or enlargement of the geographic area of the District, if the reduction does not meet the requirements of M.S., Section 469.175, Subd. 4(e); 2. Increase in amount of bonded indebtedness to be incurred; 3. A determination to capitalize interest on debt if that determination was not a part of the original TIF Plan; 4. Increase in the portion of the captured net tax capacity to be retained by the EDA or City; 5. Increase in the estimate of the cost of the District, including administrative expenses, that will be paid or financed with tax increment from the District; or 6. Designation of additional property to be acquired by the EDA or City, shall be approved upon the notice and after the discussion, public hearing and findings required for approval of the original TIF Plan. Pursuant to M.S. Section 469.175 Subd. 4(f), the geographic area of the District may be reduced, but shall not be enlarged after five years following the date of certification of the original net tax capacity by the county auditor. If a housing district is enlarged, the reasons and supporting facts for the determination that the addition to the district meets the criteria of M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 11 must be documented. The requirements of this paragraph do not apply if (1) the only modification is elimination of parcel(s) from the District and (2) (A) the current net tax capacity of the parcel(s) eliminated from the District equals or exceeds the net tax capacity of those parcel(s) in the District's original net tax capacity or (B) the EDA agrees that, notwithstanding M.S., Section 469.177, Subd. 1, the original net tax capacity will be reduced by no more than the current net tax capacity of the parcel(s) eliminated from the District. The EDA or City must notify the County Auditor of any modification to the District. Modifications to the District in the form of a budget modification or an expansion of the boundaries will be recorded in the TIF Plan. Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-10 Subsection 2-18. Administrative Expenses In accordance with M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 14, administrative expenses means all expenditures of the EDA or City, other than: 1. Amounts paid for the purchase of land; 2. Amounts paid to contractors or others providing materials and services, including architectural and engineering services, directly connected with the physical development of the real property in the District; 3. Relocation benefits paid to or services provided for persons residing or businesses located in the District; 4. Amounts used to pay principal or interest on, fund a reserve for, or sell at a discount bonds issued pursuant to M.S., Section 469.178; or 5. Amounts used to pay other financial obligations to the extent those obligations were used to finance costs described in clauses (1) to (3). For districts for which the request for certification were made before August 1, 1979, or after June 30, 1982, and before August 1, 2001, administrative expenses also include amounts paid for services provided by bond counsel, fiscal consultants, and planning or economic development consultants. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 3, tax increment may be used to pay any authorized and documented administrative expenses for the District up to but not to exceed 10 percent of the total estimated tax increment expenditures authorized by the TIF Plan or the total tax increments, as defined by M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 25, clause (1), from the District, whichever is less. For districts for which certification was requested after July 31, 2001, no tax increment may be used to pay any administrative expenses for District costs which exceed ten percent of total estimated tax increment expenditures authorized by the TIF Plan or the total tax increments, as defined in M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 25, clause (1), from the District, whichever is less. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 4h, tax increments may be used to pay for the County's actual administrative expenses incurred in connection with the District and are not subject to the percentage limits of M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 3. The county may require payment of those expenses by February 15 of the year following the year the expenses were incurred. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469. 177, Subd. 11, the County Treasurer shall deduct an amount (currently .36 percent) of any increment distributed to the EDA or City and the County Treasurer shall pay the amount deducted to the State Commissioner of Management and Budget for deposit in the state general fund to be appropriated to the State Auditor for the cost of financial reporting of tax increment financing information and the cost of examining and auditing authorities' use of tax increment financing. This amount may be adjusted annually by the Commissioner of Revenue. Subsection 2-19. Limitation of Increment The tax increment pledged to the payment of bonds and interest thereon may be discharged and the District may be terminated if sufficient funds have been irrevocably deposited in the debt service fund or other escrow account held in trust for all outstanding bonds to provide for the payment of the bonds at maturity or redemption date. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 6: Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-11 if, after four years from the date of certification of the original net tax capacity of the tax increment financing district pursuant to M.S., Section 469.177, no demolition, rehabilitation or renovation of property or other site preparation, including qualified improvement of a street adjacent to a parcel but not installation of utility service including sewer or water systems, has been commenced on a parcel located within a tax increment financing district by the authority or by the owner of the parcel in accordance with the tax increment financing plan, no additional tax increment may be taken from that parcel, and the original net tax capacity of that parcel shall be excluded from the original net tax capacity of the tax increment financing district. If the authority or the owner of the parcel subsequently commences demolition, rehabilitation or renovation or other site preparation on that parcel including qualified improvement of a street adjacent to that parcel, in accordance with the tax increment financing plan, the authority shall certify to the county auditor that the activity has commenced and the county auditor shall certify the net tax capacity thereof as most recently certified by the commissioner of revenue and add it to the original net tax capacity of the tax increment financing district. The county auditor must enforce the provisions of this subdivision. The authority must submit to the county auditor evidence that the required activity has taken place for each parcel in the district. The evidence for a parcel must be submitted by February 1 of the fifth year following the year in which the parcel was certified as included in the district. For purposes of this subdivision, qualified improvements of a street are limited to (1) construction or opening of a new street, (2) relocation of a street, and (3) substantial reconstruction or rebuilding of an existing street. The EDA or City or a property owner must improve parcels within the District by approximately March 2022 and report such actions to the County Auditor. Subsection 2-20. Use of Tax Increment The EDA or City hereby determines that it will use 100 percent of the captured net tax capacity of taxable property located in the District for the following purposes: 1. To pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued to finance a project; 2. To finance, or otherwise pay the cost of redevelopment of the Mounds View Economic Development Project pursuant to M.S., Sections 469.090 to 469.1082; 3. To pay for project costs as identified in the budget set forth in the TIF Plan; 4. To finance, or otherwise pay for other purposes as provided in M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 4; 5. To pay principal and interest on any loans, advances or other payments made to or on behalf of the EDA or City or for the benefit of the Mounds View Economic Development Project by a developer; 6. To finance or otherwise pay premiums and other costs for insurance or other security guaranteeing the payment when due of principal of and interest on bonds pursuant to the TIF Plan or pursuant to M.S., Chapter 462C. M.S., Sections 469.152 through 469.165, and/or M.S., Sections 469.178; and 7. To accumulate or maintain a reserve securing the payment when due of the principal and interest on the tax increment bonds or bonds issued pursuant to M.S., Chapter 462C, M.S., Sections 469.152 through 469.165, and/or M.S., Sections 469.178. Revenues derived from tax increment from a housing district must be used solely to finance the cost of housing projects as defined in M.S., Sections 469.174, Subd. 11 and 469.1761. The cost of public improvements directly related to the housing projects and the allocated administrative expenses of the EDA or City may be included in the cost of a housing project. These revenues shall not be used to circumvent any levy limitations applicable to the City nor for other Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-12 purposes prohibited by M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 4. Subsection 2-21. Excess Increments Excess increments, as defined in M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 2, shall be used only to do one or more of the following: 1. Prepay any outstanding bonds; 2. Discharge the pledge of tax increment for any outstanding bonds; 3. Pay into an escrow account dedicated to the payment of any outstanding bonds; or 4. Return the excess to the County Auditor for redistribution to the respective taxing jurisdictions in proportion to their local tax rates. The EDA or City must spend or return the excess increments under paragraph (c) within nine months after the end of the year. In addition, the EDA or City may, subject to the limitations set forth herein, choose to modify the TIF Plan in order to finance additional public costs in the Mounds View Economic Development Project or the District. Subsection 2-22. Requirements for Agreements with the Developer The EDA or City will review any proposal for private development to determine its conformance with the Redevelopment Plan and with applicable municipal ordinances and codes. To facilitate this effort, the following documents may be requested for review and approval: site plan, construction, mechanical, and electrical system drawings, landscaping plan, grading and storm drainage plan, signage system plan, and any other drawings or narrative deemed necessary by the EDA or City to demonstrate the conformance of the development with City plans and ordinances. The EDA or City may also use the Agreements to address other issues related to the development. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.176, Subd. 5, no more than 10 percent, by acreage, of the property to be acquired in the project area as set forth in the TIF Plan shall at any time be owned by the EDA or City as a result of acquisition with the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to M.S., Section 469.178 to which tax increments from property acquired is pledged, unless prior to acquisition in excess of 10 percent of the acreage, the EDA or City concluded an agreement for the development of the property acquired and which provides recourse for the EDA or City should the development not be completed. Subsection 2-23. Assessment Agreements Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.177, Subd. 8, the EDA or City may enter into a written assessment agreement in recordable form with the developer of property within the District which establishes a minimum market value of the land and completed improvements for the duration of the District. The assessment agreement shall be presented to the County Assessor who shall review the plans and specifications for the improvements to be constructed, review the market value previously assigned to the land upon which the improvements are to be constructed and, so long as the minimum market value contained in the assessment agreement appears, in the judgment of the assessor, to be a reasonable estimate, the County Assessor shall also certify the minimum market value agreement. Subsection 2-24. Administration of the District Administration of the District will be handled by the City Administrator. Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-13 Subsection 2-25. Annual Disclosure Requirements Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.175, Subds. 5, 6, and 6b the EDA or City must undertake financial reporting for all tax increment financing districts to the Office of the State Auditor, County Board and County Auditor on or before August 1 of each year. M.S., Section 469.175, Subd. 5 also provides that an annual statement shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City on or before August 15. If the City fails to make a disclosure or submit a report containing the information required by M.S., Section 469.175 Subd. 5 and Subd. 6, the Office of the State Auditor will direct the County Auditor to withhold the distribution of tax increment from the District. Subsection 2-26. Reasonable Expectations As required by the TIF Act, in establishing the District, the determination has been made that the anticipated development would not reasonably be expected to occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future. In making said determination, reliance has been placed upon written representation made by the developer to such effects and upon EDA and City staff awareness of the feasibility of developing the project site(s) within the District. Subsection 2-27. Other Limitations on the Use of Tax Increment 1. General Limitations. All revenue derived from tax increment shall be used in accordance with the TIF Plan. The revenues shall be used to finance, or otherwise pay the cost of redevelopment of the Mounds View Economic Development Project pursuant to M.S., Sections 469.090 to 469.1082. Tax increments may not be used to circumvent existing levy limit law. No tax increment may be used for the acquisition, construction, renovation, operation, or maintenance of a building to be used primarily and regularly for conducting the business of a municipality, county, school district, or any other local unit of government or the state or federal government. This provision does not prohibit the use of revenues derived from tax increments for the construction or renovation of a parking structure. 2. Housing District Exceptions to Restriction on Pooling; Five Year Limit. Pursuant to M.S., Section 469.1763, (1) At least 80% of revenues derived from tax increments paid by properties in the District must be expended on Public Costs incurred within said district, and up to 20% of said tax increments may be spent on public costs incurred outside of the District but within the Mounds View Economic Development Project; provided that in the case of a housing district, a housing project, as defined in M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 11, is deemed to be an activity in the District, even if the expenditure occurred after five years. Subsection 2-28. Summary The Mounds View Economic Development Authority is establishing the District to provide an impetus for residential development and provide safe and decent life cycle housing in the City. The TIF Plan for the District was prepared by Ehlers & Associates, Inc., 3060 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, Minnesota 55113- 1105, telephone (651) 697-8500. Mounds View Economic Development Authority Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 2-14 Appendix A The proposed project consists of a 3-story, 60-unit workforce rental building situated on approximately 3.4 acres at the intersection of Mounds View Boulevard and Groveland Road in Mounds View, Minnesota. The project includes underground parking and storage with a unit mix of one, two and three-bedroom units. At least 40% of the units will be affordable to households at or below 60% of the area median income. It is anticipated that the project will be financed with a pay-as-you-go note and interfund loan. Appendix A-1 Appendix B Map of the Mounds View Economic Development Project and the District Appendix B-1 TIF District No. 1-6 Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-6 Mounds View Economic Development Project City of Mounds View Ramsey County, Minnesota The boundaries of the Mounds View Economic Development Project are coterminous with the corporate boundaries of the City. Appendix C Description of Property to be Included in the District The District encompasses all property and adjacent rights-of-way and abutting roadways identified by the parcels listed below. Parcel Numbers Address Owner 0630-2331-0029 7980 Groveland Rd Johnson 0630-2331-0030 2865 Mounds View Blvd Johnson 0630-2331-0031 2901 Mounds View Blvd State of MN 0630-2331-0241 Unassigned State of MN Appendix C-1 Appendix D Estimated Cash Flow for the District Appendix D-1 1/25/2018Base Value Assumptions - Page 1MWF Workforce HousingCity of Mounds View60 Unit Affordable Apartment BuildingASSUMPTIONS AND RATESDistrictType: HousingDistrict Name/Number:County District #:Exempt Class Rate (Exempt) 0.00%First Year Construction or Inflation on Value 2018Commercial Industrial Preferred Class Rate (C/I Pref.)Existing District - Specify No. Years RemainingFirst $150,000 1.50%Inflation Rate - Every Year:3.00%Over $150,000 2.00%Interest Rate:4.00%Commercial Industrial Class Rate (C/I) 2.00%Present Value Date:1-Aug-19Rental Housing Class Rate (Rental) 1.25%First Period Ending 1-Feb-20Affordable Rental Housing Class Rate (Aff. Rental)Tax Year District was Certified:Pay 2018First $121,000 0.75%Cashflow Assumes First Tax Increment For Development: 2020 Over $121,000 0.25%Years of Tax Increment 26 Non-Homestead Residential (Non-H Res. 1 Unit)Assumes Last Year of Tax Increment 2045 First $500,000 1.00%Fiscal Disparities Election [Outside (A), Inside (B), or NA]Inside(B)Over $500,000 1.25%Incremental or Total Fiscal DisparitiesIncrementalHomestead Residential Class Rate (Hmstd. Res.)Fiscal Disparities Contribution Ratio 36.7818% Pay 2018 Preliminary First $500,000 1.00%Fiscal Disparities Metro-Wide Tax Rate 145.0950% Pay 2018 Preliminary Over $500,000 1.25%Maximum/Frozen Local Tax Rate: 121.575% Pay 2018 PreliminaryAgricultural Non-Homestead 1.00%Current Local Tax Rate: (Use lesser of Current or Max.) 121.575%Pay 2018 PreliminaryState-wide Tax Rate (Comm./Ind. only used for total taxes) 45.0000% Pay 2018 PreliminaryMarket Value Tax Rate (Used for total taxes) 0.22453% Pay 2018 PreliminaryBuilding Total Percentage Tax Year Property Current Class AfterLand Market Market Of Value Used Original Original Tax Original After ConversionMap ID PID Owner Address Market Value Value Value for District Market Value Market Value Class Tax Capacity Conversion Orig. Tax Cap.10630-2331-0029 C.S. Johnson 7980 Groveland 71,900 0 71,900 100% 71,900Pay 2018 Non-H Res. 1 Unit 719 Aff. Rental 539 120630-2331-0030 C.S. Johnson 2865 M.V. Blvd. 120,100 89,800 209,900 100% 209,900 Pay 2018 Hmstd. Res. 2,099 Aff. Rental 1,574 130630-2331-0031 State of MN 2901 M.V. Blvd. 171,700 0 171,700 100% 171,700 Pay 2018 Exempt - Aff. Rental 1,288 140630-2331-0241 State of MN Unassigned 33,500 0 33,500 100% 33,500 Pay 2018 Exempt - Aff. Rental 251 1397,200 89,800 487,000487,000 2,818 3,653Note:1. Base values are for Pay 2018 based upon review of Ramsey County website on 1-2-2018.Tax Rates BASE VALUE INFORMATION (Original Tax Capacity)Area/ PhasePrepared by Ehlers & Associates, Inc. - Estimates OnlyN:\Minnsota\Mounds View\Housing - Economic - Redevelopment\TIF\TIF Districts\TIF 1-6\TIF Plan Run 1-18-18 1/25/2018Base Value Assumptions - Page 2MWF Workforce HousingCity of Mounds View60 Unit Affordable Apartment BuildingEstimated Taxable Total Taxable PropertyPercentage Percentage Percentage Percentage First YearMarket Value Market Value Total Market Tax Project Project Tax Completed Completed Completed Completed Full TaxesArea/Phase New Use Per Sq. Ft./Unit Per Sq. Ft./Unit Sq. Ft./UnitsValue Class Tax CapacityCapacity/Unit 2018 2019 2020 2021 Payable1Aff. Rental 130,000 130,000 60 7,800,000Aff. Rental 55,800 930 20% 100% 100% 100% 2021TOTAL7,800,000 55,800 Subtotal Residential 60 7,800,000 55,800 Subtotal Commercial/Ind. 0 0 0 Note:1. Estimated market values per Ramsey County City Assessor on 1-17-2018.Total Fiscal Local Local Fiscal State-wide MarketTax Disparities Tax PropertyDisparities PropertyValue Total Taxes PerNew UseCapacityTax CapacityCapacityTaxes Taxes Taxes Taxes Taxes Sq. Ft./UnitAff. Rental 55,800 0 55,800 67,839 0 0 17,514 85,352 1,422.54TOTAL 55,800 0 55,800 67,839 0 0 17,514 85,352Note: 1. Taxes and tax increment will vary significantly from year to year depending upon values, rates, state law, fiscal disparities and other factors which cannot be predicted.Total Property Taxes 85,352less State-wide Taxes 0less Fiscal Disp. Adj. 0less Market Value Taxes (17,514)less Base Value Taxes (4,441)Annual Gross TIF 63,398 WHAT IS EXCLUDED FROM TIF?TAX CALCULATIONSPROJECT INFORMATION (Project Tax Capacity)Prepared by Ehlers & Associates, Inc. - Estimates OnlyN:\Minnsota\Mounds View\Housing - Economic - Redevelopment\TIF\TIF Districts\TIF 1-6\TIF Plan Run 1-18-18 1/25/2018Tax Increment Cashflow - Page 3MWF Workforce HousingCity of Mounds View60 Unit Affordable Apartment BuildingTAX INCREMENT CASH FLOWProject Original Fiscal Captured Local Annual Semi-Annual State Admin.Semi-Annual Semi-Annual PERIOD% of Tax Tax Disparities Tax Tax Gross Tax Gross Tax Auditor at Net Tax Present ENDING Tax PaymentOTC Capacity Capacity Incremental Capacity Rate Increment Increment 0.36% 10% Increment Value Yrs. Year Date- - - - 02/01/20100% 11,160 (3,653) - 7,508 121.575% 9,127 4,564 (16) (455) 4,092 3,934 0.52020 08/01/20100% 11,160 (3,653) - 7,508 121.575% 9,127 4,564 (16) (455) 4,092 7,790 12020 02/01/21100% 55,800 (3,653) - 52,148 121.575% 63,398 31,699 (114) (3,158) 28,426 34,052 1.52021 08/01/21100% 55,800 (3,653) - 52,148 121.575% 63,398 31,699 (114) (3,158) 28,426 59,798 22021 02/01/22100% 57,474 (3,653) - 53,822 121.575% 65,433 32,717 (118) (3,260) 29,339 85,851 2.52022 08/01/22100% 57,474 (3,653) - 53,822 121.575% 65,433 32,717 (118) (3,260) 29,339 111,392 32022 02/01/23100% 59,198 (3,653) - 55,546 121.575% 67,530 33,765 (122) (3,364) 30,279 137,235 3.52023 08/01/23100% 59,198 (3,653) - 55,546 121.575% 67,530 33,765 (122) (3,364) 30,279 162,571 42023 02/01/24100% 60,974 (3,653) - 57,322 121.575% 69,689 34,844 (125) (3,472) 31,247 188,204 4.52024 08/01/24100% 60,974 (3,653) - 57,322 121.575% 69,689 34,844 (125) (3,472) 31,247 213,335 52024 02/01/25100% 62,803 (3,653) - 59,151 121.575% 71,913 35,956 (129) (3,583) 32,244 238,759 5.52025 08/01/25100% 62,803 (3,653) - 59,151 121.575% 71,913 35,956 (129) (3,583) 32,244 263,685 62025 02/01/26100% 64,687 (3,653) - 61,035 121.575% 74,203 37,102 (134) (3,697) 33,271 288,901 6.52026 08/01/26100% 64,687 (3,653) - 61,035 121.575% 74,203 37,102 (134) (3,697) 33,271 313,622 72026 02/01/27100% 66,628 (3,653) - 62,976 121.575% 76,562 38,281 (138) (3,814) 34,329 338,629 7.52027 08/01/27100% 66,628 (3,653) - 62,976 121.575% 76,562 38,281 (138) (3,814) 34,329 363,145 82027 02/01/28100% 68,627 (3,653) - 64,974 121.575% 78,993 39,496 (142) (3,935) 35,419 387,944 8.52028 08/01/28100% 68,627 (3,653) - 64,974 121.575% 78,993 39,496 (142) (3,935) 35,419 412,256 92028 02/01/29100% 70,686 (3,653) - 67,033 121.575% 81,496 40,748 (147) (4,060) 36,541 436,847 9.52029 08/01/29100% 70,686 (3,653) - 67,033 121.575% 81,496 40,748 (147) (4,060) 36,541 460,956 102029 02/01/30100% 72,806 (3,653) - 69,154 121.575% 84,074 42,037 (151) (4,189) 37,697 485,340 10.52030 08/01/30100% 72,806 (3,653) - 69,154 121.575% 84,074 42,037 (151) (4,189) 37,697 509,246 112030 02/01/31100% 74,991 (3,653) - 71,338 121.575% 86,729 43,365 (156) (4,321) 38,888 533,423 11.52031 08/01/31100% 74,991 (3,653) - 71,338 121.575% 86,729 43,365 (156) (4,321) 38,888 557,126 122031 02/01/32100% 77,240 (3,653) - 73,588 121.575% 89,464 44,732 (161) (4,457) 40,114 581,097 12.52032 08/01/32100% 77,240 (3,653) - 73,588 121.575% 89,464 44,732 (161) (4,457) 40,114 604,599 132032 02/01/33100% 79,557 (3,653) - 75,905 121.575% 92,281 46,141 (166) (4,597) 41,377 628,365 13.52033 08/01/33100% 79,557 (3,653) - 75,905 121.575% 92,281 46,141 (166) (4,597) 41,377 651,665 142033 02/01/34100% 81,944 (3,653) - 78,292 121.575% 95,183 47,591 (171) (4,742) 42,678 675,226 14.52034 08/01/34100% 81,944 (3,653) - 78,292 121.575% 95,183 47,591 (171) (4,742) 42,678 698,325 152034 02/01/35100% 84,403 (3,653) - 80,750 121.575% 98,172 49,086 (177) (4,891) 44,018 721,683 15.52035 08/01/35100% 84,403 (3,653) - 80,750 121.575% 98,172 49,086 (177) (4,891) 44,018 744,582 162035 02/01/36100% 86,935 (3,653) - 83,282 121.575% 101,250 50,625 (182) (5,044) 45,398 767,737 16.52036 08/01/36100% 86,935 (3,653) - 83,282 121.575% 101,250 50,625 (182) (5,044) 45,398 790,437 172036 02/01/37100% 89,543 (3,653) - 85,890 121.575% 104,421 52,210 (188) (5,202) 46,820 813,390 17.52037 08/01/37100% 89,543 (3,653) - 85,890 121.575% 104,421 52,210 (188) (5,202) 46,820 835,892 182037 02/01/38100% 92,229 (3,653) - 88,576 121.575% 107,687 53,843 (194) (5,365) 48,285 858,643 18.52038 08/01/38100% 92,229 (3,653) - 88,576 121.575% 107,687 53,843 (194) (5,365) 48,285 880,948 192038 02/01/39100% 94,996 (3,653) - 91,343 121.575% 111,050 55,525 (200) (5,533) 49,793 903,499 19.52039 08/01/39100% 94,996 (3,653) - 91,343 121.575% 111,050 55,525 (200) (5,533) 49,793 925,607 202039 02/01/40100% 97,846 (3,653) - 94,193 121.575% 114,515 57,258 (206) (5,705) 51,346 947,958 20.52040 08/01/40100% 97,846 (3,653) - 94,193 121.575% 114,515 57,258 (206) (5,705) 51,346 969,871 212040 02/01/41100% 100,781 (3,653) - 97,129 121.575% 118,084 59,042 (213) (5,883) 52,946 992,024 21.52041 08/01/41100% 100,781 (3,653) - 97,129 121.575% 118,084 59,042 (213) (5,883) 52,946 1,013,743 222041 02/01/42100% 103,804 (3,653) - 100,152 121.575% 121,760 60,880 (219) (6,066) 54,595 1,035,698 22.52042 08/01/42100% 103,804 (3,653) - 100,152 121.575% 121,760 60,880 (219) (6,066) 54,595 1,057,223 232042 02/01/43100% 106,919 (3,653) - 103,266 121.575% 125,546 62,773 (226) (6,255) 56,292 1,078,982 23.52043 08/01/43100% 106,919 (3,653) - 103,266 121.575% 125,546 62,773 (226) (6,255) 56,292 1,100,314 242043 02/01/44100% 110,126 (3,653) - 106,474 121.575% 129,445 64,723 (233) (6,449) 58,041 1,121,878 24.52044 08/01/44100% 110,126 (3,653) - 106,474 121.575% 129,445 64,723 (233) (6,449) 58,041 1,143,019 252044 02/01/45100% 113,430 (3,653) - 109,777 121.575% 133,462 66,731 (240) (6,649) 59,842 1,164,388 25.52045 08/01/45100% 113,430 (3,653) - 109,777 121.575% 133,462 66,731 (240) (6,649) 59,842 1,185,339 262045 02/01/46 Total2,371,465 (8,537) (236,293) 2,126,635 Present Value From 08/01/2019 Present Value Rate 4.00% 1,321,802 (4,758) (131,704) 1,185,339 Prepared by Ehlers & Associates, Inc. - Estimates OnlyN:\Minnsota\Mounds View\Housing - Economic - Redevelopment\TIF\TIF Districts\TIF 1-6\TIF Plan Run 1-18-18 Appendix E Housing Qualifications for the District INCOME RESTRICTIONS - ADJUSTED FOR FAMILY SIZE (HOUSING DISTRICT) - RAMSEY COUNTY RAMSEY COUNTY MEDIAN INCOME: $90,400 No. of Persons 50% of Median Income 60% of Median Income 1-person $31,650 $37,980 2-person $36,200 $43,440 3-person $40,700 $48,840 4-person $45,200 $54,240 Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development and Minnesota Housing Finance Agency The two options for income limits on a standard housing district are 20% of the units at 50% of median income or 40% of the units at 60% of median income. There are no rent restrictions for a housing district. ***PLEASE NOTE: THESE NUMBERS ARE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY. ALL INCOME FIGURES REPORTED ON THIS PAGE ARE FOR 2017. Appendix E-1 Appendix F Findings for the District To be added prior to the public hearing Appendix F-1 1 Item No: ___5B Meeting Date: March 7, 2018 Type of Business: Planning Case SP-212-18 City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Planner Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1083-18, Amending the City Code, Section 1104.01, Subd 5, regarding the Encroachment of Front Porches (Special Planning Case SP-212-18) Introduction Within residential zoning districts, the minimum front yard setback is 30’ from the property line. On occasion (1-2 times per year), homeowners have inquired if a front porch can be added onto a home. If the home is at the minimum setback, a front porch would not be permitted, unless a variance is granted by the Planning Commission. In order for the Planning Commission to grant a variance, a “Practical Difficulty” or “Hardship” must be proven. In Staff’s opinion, this is difficult to provide because a front porch is an amenity, and not an essential part of the home. An ordinance amendment would be more appropriate than a variance. Discussion Within residential districts, the minimum front yard setback is 30’.1 Staff recommends that the ordinance be amended, allowing non-enclosed porches (no walls, windows, or screens) to encroach up to 6’ into the front yard setback (e.g. 24’ set back from the front property line). A maximum 6’ encroachment is recommended to accommodate a 36” door swing, plus a 36” clear zone beyond the door swing. This 6’ encroachment is for the porch structure, and excludes any roof eve or stairs. For comparison the following is the minimum setback for a front porch on an existing home, assuming the minimum setback for the home is 30’: Arden Hills: 22.5’ Blaine: 22.5’ Mounds View (existing): 30’ Mounds View (proposed): 24’ New Brighton: 24 Shoreview: 25’ 1 Mounds View Municipal Code, Section 1104.01, Subd 3(a): Where principal buildings in existence on lots within the same block on the same side of the street have front yard setbacks different from those required, the minimum front yard setback for any new principal buildings shall be the minimum front yard setback in existence for any one lot. In no case shall the front yard setback be less than thirty feet (30’). For purposes of this subsection a, a block shall be defined as that group of lots lying along a street between the two closest intersecting streets, except that where the length of the street frontage between the two intersecting streets is greater than fourteen hundred feet (1,400’), the block shall be the lots within six hundred and fifty feet (650’) on either side of the lot in question, or to an intersecting street whichever is less. 2 Summary Front porches are an amenity to homeowners and add curb appeal to the home and neighborhood. Allowing front porches to encroach into the front yard setback will encourage homeowners to make this improvement to their homes. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Resolution 1083-18. The Planning Commission is requested to consider the following options: 1. Resolution 1083-18 is attached if the Commission chooses this action. 2. The Planning Commission may choose to deny the Resolution. If the Commission chooses this option, Staff would need to be directed to draft a resolution of denial with findings of fact appropriate to support the denial. 3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Commission can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Jon Sevald, AICP City Planner/Supervisor Attachments 1. Resolution 1083-18 3 RESOLUTION 1083-18 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE, SECTION 1104.01 RELATED TO YARD REQUIREMENTS: WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View City Code, Title 1100, Chapter 1104 establishes General Zoning Provisions; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View, City Code, Section 1104.01, Subd 3 establishes Setbacks for Principal Buildings; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission considered an amendment to the City Code related to the setback of front porches; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends inserting the underlined language and removing the stricken language, and updating numbers as follows: TITLE 1100 ZONING CODE 1104.01 Yard Requirements Subd 3. Setbacks for Principal Buildings: The setback distances listed in the table below apply to principal buildings, except as otherwise provided for conditional uses in specific zoning districts. All setback distances shown shall be measured from the appropriate lot line. The lettered footnotes correspond to Section 1104.01 subdivisions 3a, b, c, d and d e. 4 District Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Minimum Minimum When Abuts Residential Minimum When Abuts Residential R-1 30 a,d,e 10 b 30 d R-2 30 a,d,e 10 b 30 d R-3 30 e 10 c 20 c 30 40 R-4 30 e 20 c 20 c 30 50 R-5 --As required under Chapter 1110.05 of this Title-- B-1 30 10 c 20 c 20 30 B-2 30 10 c 20 c 20 30 B-3 30 10 c 20 c 20 40 B-4 30 10 c 30 30 40 I-1 40 20 c 40 40 40 PUD --As required under Chapter 1120 of this Title-- a. Where principal buildings in existence on lots within the same block on the same side of the street have front yard setbacks different from those required, the minimum front yard setback for any new principal buildings shall be the minimum front yard setback in existence for any one lot. In no case shall the front yard setback be less than thirty feet (30’). For purposes of this subsection a, a block shall be defined as that group of lots lying along a street between the two closest intersecting streets, except that where the length of the street frontage between the two intersecting streets is greater than fourteen hundred feet (1,400’), the block shall be the lots within six hundred and fifty feet (650’) on either side of the lot in question, or to an intersecting street whichever is less. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) b. Not less than thirty feet (30’) from the lot line if lot is on corner and the lot line abuts a street. The side yard setback may be reduced to five feet (5’) between an interior side lot line and that side of a principal building which is constructed as a garage. Where an attached garage is placed between the five foot (5’) and the ten foot (10’) side yard setback which applies to principal buildings, that portion of the garage at ten feet (10’) or less to the side lot line shall not be converted into living space or another use. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) c. Not less than thirty feet (30’) from lot line if lot is on corner and lot line abuts a street. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) d. Where a lot is a through lot, the minimum setback for principal buildings from the lot line abutting the street at the rear of the lot shall be the same as the front setback. (1988 Code §40.05, Ord. 590, 11-25-96) e. Not less than twenty-four feet (24’) from the front lot line for a covered front porch attached to the principal structure. The front porch shall not be enclosed by walls, windows, screens, or similar materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, based upon the above findings, the information and documents regarding the proposed amendment, the staff report and 5 the testimony of the public, the Planning and Zoning Commission does hereby recommend approval of the ordinance amendment request made by the City of Mounds View. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 7th day of March, 2018 Angelica Klebsch, Chair ATTEST: Jon Sevald, City Planner/Supervisor (SEAL) DRAFT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting February 7, 2018 Mounds View City Hall 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Klebsch at 7:00 p.m. for February 7, 2018. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Farmer, French, Klebsch, Monn, Rundle, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: Commissioner Klander (excused). Also Present: City Planner/Supervisor Jonathan Sevald and Council Member Bill Bergeron. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Review the Planning Commission Bylaws 2 Discussion of Liquor Licenses (continued) 2 Approval of Minutes 4 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business A. Oath of Office for Commissioner Gary Stevenson City Planner/Supervisor Sevald administered the Oath of Office for Commissioner Gary Stevenson. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases None. _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Review the Planning Commission Bylaws City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained the Planning Commission was required to review its Bylaws on a yearly basis in February. He informed the Commission that The Bylaws were last amended in April 2017, removing “Agenda Sessions” as one of four types of Commission meetings. Agenda Sessions were intended as work sessions to discuss non-actionable items (e.g. reviewing, but not approving minutes), which in practice, are discussed during “Regular Meetings”. It was noted staff is not proposing any changes to the Bylaws at this time. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Stevenson/Commissioner Rundle. To approve the Planning Commission Bylaws as presented. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ B. Discussion of Liquor Licenses (continued) City Planner/Supervisor Sevald informed the Commission that During the City Council’s January 2nd Work Session, the Council discussed the City’s moratorium of the issuance of new intoxicating liquor licenses. Staff introduced this topic at the Planning Commission’s January 3rd meeting, intending to receive feedback. The Commission had a number of questions, which Staff indicated would be addressed at a future meeting. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained liquor stores are required to obtain an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. Intoxicating liquor means alcohol greater than 3.2%. A gas station might have a license to sell 3.2% beer (3.2% malt liquor license). In 2016, Snap Market (2410 County Road I) applied for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license, prompting the City Council to adopt a moratorium on the issuance of new intoxicating liquor licenses. This moratorium did not apply to Snap Market’s application because it preceded adoption of the moratorium. City P lanner/Supervisor Sevald stated staff’s research concluded that the Council’s concerns are policy based, and cannot be answered definitively. Since adoption of the moratorium, the City has received an inquiry if a liquor store would be allowed attached to a gas station. This would be allowed. The gas station has not pursued the request further. The Planning Commission is requested to continue its discussion from its January 3rd meeting, and to forward any recommendations to the City Council for the Council’s consideration at a future Council Work Session. Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Monn referred to the City of St. Paul’s liquor license language and stated she supported the City of Mounds View not allowing liquor licenses to be adjacent to parks, licensed childcare centers, libraries, and senior housing. She stated she wanted to keep liquor establishments away from areas where children recreate. She provided further comment on the number of youth drinking by 9th grade and encouraged the City to change their requirements. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported the current liquor license language requires off-sale liquor establishments to be 500 feet from Edgewood or Pinewood Schools and churches. He explained that commercial childcare centers were easy for the City to identify, but noted private childcare establishments were more difficult for the City to identify. Commissioner Stevenson asked how many feet off-sale liquor establishments should be from parks, licensed childcare centers and libraries. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald explained Mounds View currently had two off-sale liquor stores and noted their location in the City. Commissioner French suggested these off-sale liquor establishments be 500 feet from parks, licensed childcare centers and libraries. Chair Klebsch recommended the City Council set a maximum number of off-sale licenses for the City. She believed that only three or four off-sale licenses should be allowed in Mounds View. Commissioner Monn questioned if SuperAmerica was able to sell liquor during the overnight hours. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald reported SuperAmerica had to follow the City’s off-sale hours of operation, which prohibited liquor sales from 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. He noted the hours were different for Sunday. Commissioner Farmer encouraged the Council to consider what type of restrictions they are concerned about with respect to liquor stores. He urged the Council to verbalize what they were trying to address or contain. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald thanked the Commission for their input and noted he would pass along the comments and concerns expressed this evening to the City Council. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity I. Comprehensive Plan Taskforce (February 13, February 27) II. Final Plat of “Boulevard” (March 7) III. Housing TIF for “Boulevard” (March 7) City Planner/Supervisor Sevald discussed upcoming planning cases. He indicated the Commission would be reviewing the “Boulevard” development in March, along with the City’s discharge of firearms Ordinance. He noted the Comprehensive Plan Taskforce has been meeting Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. He explained the Mounds View Boulevard corridor has been the group’s main focus. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald asked if the Commission was interested in pursuing an amendment to the minimum front yard setbacks for covered front porches. Discussion ensued regarding the City’s current requirements regarding front yard covered porches and decks. Chair Klebsch asked if an amendment to City Code regarding covered porches was necessary or if requests should come before the Commission for consideration. She stated she supported the Commission making an amendment so as to address the need for porches to be attached to the principle structure while also addressing porch height, width and length. She wanted her neighbors to be allowed to build a front porch where possible. City Planner/Supervisor Sevald stated he would draft an amendment and report back to the Planning Commission. B. Staff Updates City Planner/Supervisor Sevald had nothing additional to report. C. Council Updates Council Member Bergeron provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He discussed the items addressed by the City Council at their worksession meeting which was held on Monday, February 5th. He indicated the Council offered their support for the “Boulevard” pursuing TIF funding. He reported the Council was taking applications for Citizen of the Year now through March. He noted the YMCA has requested to expand their workout area and the Council was considering this matter. He explained the Council was pursuing a program called TCL (Tomorrows Civic Leaders). This program would place two non-voting youth on the City’s commissions in order to introduce them to City government. He commented further on the interview process that would be followed for these youth. D. Planning Commissioner Reports Chair Klebsch reported she and Commissioner Gary Stevenson attended her precinct caucus where a lengthy discussion was held regarding the potential shooting range. She noted they both refrained from any conversation on this item and abstained from voting. 8. Approval of Minutes January 3, 2018. Mounds View Planning Commission February 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Monn noted a change to the minutes on Page 5 noting the spelling of Edgewood Drive should be corrected. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Monn/Commissioner Farmer. To approve the Minutes of the January 3, 2018 regular Planning Commission meetings as amended. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 B. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Klebsch adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald City Planner/Supervisor Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.