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Planning Commission March 28, 2019 Page 2 Fry asked if MWF Properties did a demographic study and their predictions on unit availability. Stokka mentioned that they have a similar family oriented project in Forest Lake that has been successful. Fry followed by asking if renters are going to be subsidized. Stokka clarified that there is a federal tax credit that MWF Properties applied for through Washington County, which is required to go towards the construction costs of the project. In turn, the renters will have a maximum income requirement. Juba stated that the subsidy is not coming from the City. Commissioner Derr asked about the occupancy of the apartments in Forest Lake and Stokka replied that their property is always full. Mulvihill shared her concerns that the project does not provide enough parking and Stokka responded that the developer feels as though the parking requirements required by the City are sufficient for the project. Juba stated that there are no signs limiting parking on Rosemary Way. Chair Kleissler asked for the number of parking spots above ground versus underground. Juba stated that there are 56 underground and 43 above ground parking spots. Arcand followed with an inquiry on the design of the parking lot. He asked qhy is the parking in the front instead of behind the building with less visibility. Stokka stated that the particular parcel limits site layout options and a parking lot behind the building is not feasible. Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:35pm. Madam Chair requested that the audience follow standard protocol. 15220 Everton Avenue North, Arnold Treimert stated that he is opposed to the apartment building because they were told it was a commercial area and the water will flow to the south. 15040 Everton Avenue North, Steve Rossini is concerned about the underground garage and flooding. Rossini is also concerned with the building being subsidized and attracting crime and congestion into the area. Low income housing will decrease property value in the surrounding area and Rossini states that it would be a mistake to bring low income housing into the City. 15190 Everton Avenue North, John Udstuen states that he is concerned with the water on the site. When Pratt homes developed the townhomes, his property suffered water damage. Adding more bituminous surface will cause more drainage issues and requests an outside party look at the engineer plans. Udstuen states the concern that surrounding property will be devalued and crime will increase. Udstuen requests that the City maintains the community. 149th Street North 1, Kathleen Skaj states that there are water damages in the townhomes to the east and the complex sued Pulte for damages. Skaj also states that they would rather see subsidized living for the elderly. 4990 Fairoaks Circle, Tracy Gist is worried about the school sizes and where additional children will go. Gist would like to see more restaurants and event/community centers in the community. 15292 Everton Avenue North, Mike Happ shares his concern on drainage. Happ requests staff to expand on drainage on the property and where the water will drain to the north. Juba addresses the grading and drainage questions. The City of Hugo has stormwater rules, among which the drainage on the property and surrounding parcels cannot have an increased drainage post development. The City evaluates the rate and volume of water that goes into the site. Water on the project site will drain north then to the south into the proposed filtration pond, which will collect water and be dispersed into the surrounding wetlands. There were soil borings done on site, some of which encountered water and some did not. Juba states that the project meets low floor elevation requirements.