Friends of Benton Ave

Thanks to Sandy McClean and Pat Broyles for their work and updates on the recent Wayzata City Council meetings (And Greg Boeder for the update from the last meeting).

Below is a copy of the text of the resolution that was passed at the recent city council meeting:

RESOLUTION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON 141 & 151

CENTRAL AVENUE NORTH

WHEREAS, CommonBond Communities and Interfaith Outreach and
Community Partnership (IOCP) (collectively, the “Applicant”) have received numerous
funding commitments and are working on completion of a Development Application to
construct twenty affordable rental units (the “Project”) at 141 and 151 Central Avenue
North (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, the Council has concerns regarding the Project due to potential
traffic and site circulation issues with the Project’s proximity to the Central Avenue and
Wayzata Boulevard intersection;

WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan guides the Property for low density single
family use and the Council has concerns regarding potential land use impacts with a
proposed high density multiple family residential use related to the context of this
specific site location;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Wayzata,

Minnesota, that:
1. The Property. The City Council has determined that the Property is not
appropriate for the Project proposed due to the size and scale of the
proposed use.

2. Alternative Locations. The City will continue work with the Applicant
to identify what other potential sites in the city might be suitable for
affordable housing units, such as those proposed by the Applicant.
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Thank you to everyone who worked on this issue and be vigilant to make sure that no other entities or organizations try to change our single family home neighborhood.