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RESOLUTION 1138-21
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) was adopted on September 13,
2021. Figure 2-2 (Future Land Use) and Table 2-3 (Density within Redevelopment areas)
identifies 84 acres guided for "Mixed Use", intended (not required) to include a 60%/40%
residential/commercial component. The residential component of Mixed Use is intended to
include a density of 15 to 30 units per acre; and,
WHEREAS, the planned Skyline Redevelopment project, 4889 Old Highway 8, is within
an area designated Mixed Use, and planned to include 120-units of affordable housing. Its
residential component includes a density of 35 units per acre; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed Mixed Use density at its August 2, 2021 Work
Session, providing a consensus to allow 15 — 50 dwelling units per acre. The higher density is
intended to allow flexibility for future mixed use projects, beyond the planned Skyline
redevelopment project. The Planning Commission discussed density at its September 15, 2021
meeting, continuing action until a Public Hearing could be conducted; and,
WHEREAS, in compliance with MN Statute §462.355, Subd 2 and Subd 3, the Planning
Commission (planning agency) conducted a Public Hearing on October 6, 2021. A Public
Hearing Notice was published by the Pioneer Press (alternate official newspaper) on September
20, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, in consideration of the Staff Report and public testimony, the Planning
Commission recommends amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; Table 2-3 (Density within
Redevelopment areas), and any applicable section of the Plan, to change Mixed Use density from
15-30 units per acre, to 15-50 units per acre; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View
Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prigr to
approval of the minutes. -�
Adopted this 6th Day of October, 2021 G'
Gary utndle, Cha' r
ATTEST:,
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(SEAL) Jon d, Com y Development Director