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RESOULTUION 1137-21
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDING THE
CROSSROAD POINTE PUD NARRATIVE
WHEREAS, the applicant, Corey Gerads (Alliance Building Corp.), representing
property owner, Crossroads Pointe MV LLC; is requesting an Amendment to the Crossroad
Pointe PUD Narrative, on property located at 2390 Mounds View Boulevard, legally described
as:
PID: 08-30-23-31-0078
Lot 1, Block 1, Crossroad Pointe
WHEREAS, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved for Crossroad Pointe
(now known as Gray Stone Flats) in 2019 (Resolution 9132). The PUD Narrative (#6) specifies
Dimensional Requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the building foundation as constructed, deviates from these Dimensional
Requirements, for which the applicant is requesting to amend the PUD Narrative, to be
consistent (reduces north side yard building foundation setback from 17' to 14.5', and east side
yard building foundation setback from 27' to 26.5'). Additionally, at the time the PUD Narrative
was approved, the Landscaping Plan did not include details on fence height for the pet exercise
area, tot lot, and other areas of the yard. The applicant is requesting to maintain a 5' tall chain -
link fence around the pet exercise area; to install a similar 5' tall chain -link fence around the tot
lot (both for safety reasons); and to install an 8' tall segmented panel fence in portions along the
north property line (County Road H2) for aesthetic reasons; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Municipal Code §160.315(B) intends PUD's to
encourage; (2) Higher standards of site and building design through the use of trained and
experienced land planners, architects and landscape architects. (10) To allow variation from the
provisions of this chapter, including setbacks, height, lot area, width and depth, yards and the
like; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Municipal Code § 160.302 (Special Procedures) includes
PUD amendment procedures, referencing § 160.450(E) (Adverse Effects), and § 160.450(G)
(Findings of Fact). The Planning Commission makes the following Findings (italics);
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Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The project area is guided Mixed Use (2040 Comprehensive Plan. "The
City of Mounds View seeks to achieve Mixed Use Districts by...
...Demanding high quality design to ensure compatibility between
residential and commercial uses. Creating attractive, community -oriented
development that positively reflects on the identity and quality of life in
Mounds View" (Comprehensive Plan, p. 2-9, 2-10).
A. The proposed amendment to the PUD Narrative to reduce building
foundation setbacks IS; consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
B. The proposed amendment to the PUD Narrative to allow a fence
within a front yard to exceed 48" (specifically, 60 ") IS consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
C. The proposed amendment to the PUD Narrative to allow a fence
within a front yard to exceed 48 " (specifically, 8' tall segmented panel
fence) IS consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The geographical area involved.
Finding: The geographical area has been considered.
3. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
Finding: There is no evidence that the proposed amendment to the PUD Narrative
will affect property values, or depreciate the area.
4. The character of the surrounding area; and
Finding: A. The proposed amendment to the PUD Narrative to reduce building
foundation setbacks IS; consistent with the surrounding area. The
deviation is minimal (6" on the east, and 2.5' on the north), and is not
visibly noticeable.
B. The proposed amendment to the PUD Narrative to allow a fence
within a front yard to exceed 48 " (specifically, 60') IS consistent with
the character of the surrounding area along Edgewood Drive.
C. The proposed amendment to the PUD Narrative to allow a fence
within a front yard to exceed 48 " (specifically, 8' tall segmented panel
fence) IS consistent with the character of the surrounding area along
County Road H2.
5. The demonstrated need for the use.
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Finding: The applicant HAS sufficiently demonstrated the following needs for an
amendment to the PUD Narrative;
A. A demonstrated need for reduced building foundation setbacks is to be
consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Code, allowing creative use of lands for PUD's.
B. A demonstrated need for increased fence height, from 48" to 60",
around the pet exercise area and tot lot includes increased security to
contain pets and children within those confines.
C. A demonstrated need to increase fence height from 48" to 8' for
segmented panel fences along County Road H2 is to be consistent with
the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, allowing
creative use of lands for PUD's.
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing is to be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM.
A Public Hearing Notice was published in the August 17, 2021 edition of the Shoreview Press,
and mailed to property owners within 350' of the subject property; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View Planning and Zoning
Commission, based upon the above Findings, the Staff Report, and in consideration of public
testimony, hereby recommends Approval of an Amendment to the Crossroad Pointe Planned
Unit Development Narrative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View
Planning Commission directs Staff to forwa
approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 18th day of August, 2021
Attest: