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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-2023APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting June 21, 2023 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Rundle at 6:30 p.m. for June 21, 2023. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Curtis, Farmer, Munson, Nelson, Rundle, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: Commissioner Urlacher (excused). Also Present: Community Development Director Jon Sevald. ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Resolution 1161-23, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 1004, 2 Amending Mounds View City Code 160.088 related to Accessory Dwelling Units Approval of Minutes 3 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Special Order of Business None. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Julie Clark, 8005 Woodlawn Drive, explained she has been working with her neighbors regarding the Arden Park project. She reported she has been reading the Comprehensive Plan and noticed this area was not slated for redevelopment. Rather, the land was publicly owned by the City and was a park preserve. She encouraged the City to use this land as a park going forward and that further trail connections be considered. She reported all of the surrounding Mounds View Planning Commission June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ properties were zoned R-1. She reviewed the City Council’s land use policies and reiterated that this project was not citizen initiated, nor did the proposed project meet these policies. She discussed how the proposed 87 units would impact the surrounding neighbors as well as the land. She noted this project would be built on a wetland buffer and the proposed units were not affordable. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1161-23, Recommending Approval of Ordinance 1004, Amending Mounds View City Code 160.088 related to Accessory Dwelling Units Community Development Director Sevald stated during the May 17, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission briefly discussed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), directing Staff to conduct further research, and prepare an Ordinance Amendment to allow Detached ADU’s with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Staff noted the conversations the Commission has had regarding ADU’s over the past six years. He reported in 2022, several Planning Commissioners and City Council members toured YardHomes in New Brighton, expressing an interest in allowing these in Mounds View (this led to YardHomes’ inclusion in the proposed Pulte townhome project). YardHomes start at around $200,000. In Mounds View, the average home sale price was $305,000. Thus, a homeowner wanting to build an ADU as an investment should not expect to recoup its costs. The choice to build an ADU is more due to a life change. Example, if an ADU is more desirable for a family member compared to assisted living, without regard to costs. Currently, there is a homeowner interested in building a detached ADU for a family member. This is the reason of why this topic is being brought to the Planning Commission now. Staff commented further on the different types of ADU’s and recommended approval of the proposed Ordinance. Commissioner Curtis asked why an attached ADU requires a Conditional Use Permit. Community Development Director Sevald explained a CUP would be required if the ADU was a new addition to the home. Further discussion ensued regarding the difference between an ADU and a rental unit. Commissioner Farmer asked if rental licenses were transferable. Community Development Director Sevald explained new property owners would be responsible for obtaining a rental license as rental licenses were not transferable. Commissioner Stevenson noted that ADU’s were limited to 800 square feet. Community Development Director Sevald reported this was the case. Commissioner Nelson questioned how tiny homes on trailers would be categorized by the City. Community Development Director Sevald explained this type of home would have to meet all Minnesota building codes, have water and sewer lines, and would have to have a permanent foundation. Mounds View Planning Commission June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Munson asked if ADU’s would have the same address as the principle structure. Community Development Director Sevald reported ADU’s would have to have a separate address and mailbox, such as 2401 #A and 2401 #B Commissioner Farmer inquired how much it cost the City to change City Code. Community Development Director Sevald explained this depended on the amount of language that was being changed. He noted this proposed change was quite simple. Commissioner Munson indicated her main concern was with the resale of properties that have ADU’s. Commissioner Nelson stated he could support the proposed change because it would give the small segment of the population that wanted to pursue an ADU an option. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Stevenson. To approve Resolution 1161-23, a Resolution Recommending Approval of Ordinance 1004, Amending Mounds View City Code 160.088 related to Accessory Dwelling Units. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. Other Planning Activity None. 7. Approval of Minutes May 17, 2023. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Curtis/Commissioner Farmer. To approve the Minutes of the May 17, 2023 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented. Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Community Development Director Sevald stated he had no upcoming planning cases. B. Staff Updates Mounds View Planning Commission June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He noted the City received several grants from Ramsey County. He noted the first grant was a critical corridors grant which would assist with the study of Mounds View Boulevard. The second grant was for façade improvements for the Filipino Village. He commented further on the recognition ceremony the City hosted for former Mayor Al Hull. C. Council Updates There was nothing to report. D. Planning Commissioner Reports None. 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, July 5, 2023 – Canceled B. Wednesday, July 19, 2023 ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Rundle adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald Community Development Director Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial