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City Council Minutes Page 4 <br /> May 20,2019 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, <br /> Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated the planning commission was divided on how to handle <br /> home occupations. He stated this ordinance respects the rights of the land owner <br /> and would be complaint driven. He stated it will be interesting to see if more <br /> conditional use permits occur as a result of the changes. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Christianson and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Ovall to adopt Ordinance 19-11 amending Chapter 30-801, home occupations <br /> of the City of El River, Minnesota, City Code. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> 8.1 Concept Review: Planned Unit Development Amendment at Elk <br /> Ridge Center to Allow an Apartment Building <br /> Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. <br /> Andrew Hughes,Director of AcquisitAn�AfidDev*NehopmenNCoonBond <br /> Communities discussed the proposed project as outlined in his presentation. <br /> Council questioned the Maxfield Study and where the city is at with low rent <br /> housing. <br /> Mr. Carlton stated there is still a need for 77 units and this project would add 60 <br /> units. <br /> Council noted the foRo : Y <br /> ■ This property has been difficult to market over many years. <br /> ■ It would be difficult to hold the current property owner hostage for four years to <br /> wait for the 169 Redefine project. <br /> ■ Property doesn't have highway visibility and not desirable for other retail <br /> opportunities. <br /> ;r' Due to the location,there would be signage issues for the retail market. <br /> ■ Project would be a good fit for a transition between residential and commercial <br /> districts. <br /> ■ CommonBond would be expected to meet the design standards as was required <br /> by the other businesses in this development. <br /> Attorney Beck stated this property must comply with the design standards outlined <br /> in city code. He noted the resolution supports CommonBond's application to the <br /> State but doesn't bind the Council to approving the project in the future. He stated a <br /> Comprehensive Plan amendment will be required and four votes of the Council <br /> would be required. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Christianson to adopt Resolution 19-15 supporting the tax credit application <br /> for proposed CommonBond Multiple Family Housing Project and <br /> P 0 W I R I D D Y <br /> otm§A UREJ <br />