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IVlflunds �1�ew Plann6r�g Corr►mission <br />' Re��iar �eeting <br />.�une 2,1999 <br />Page 7 <br />Ericson stated that th� City Forester could make suggestions on specific species that thrive best in <br />Mounds View soils but further direction should be provided. <br />Chair Peterson suggested requiring one tree per unit arad possibly some��w ma��i�enance sl�rubs <br />along the foundation. �, f-�: . <br />Commissioner Sievenson added that plantings couid be ;,��ed on each; ct�il�ci of tla� <br />encourage slower traffic. � � ,���u <br />Ericsonagreed, stating tkxe property manager of Woodlav;m I'�rr�.ce has indicated thcre.�are�pr4blems <br />with vehicles running over the edge of the property so, pethaps, IandsG�pe plantings will indicafie <br />to the driver the demarcation of the property line and entr,��ce points. Hc suggested staff be allowed <br />to revzew and approve the landscape plan prior to City�'�ou�icil consideration. <br />Commissioner Hegland asked abou� plans for sz�ov�reniov�I: Bill Jua�re �tated that ihey have o�her <br />units and plan to coniract with the same fixm �`rcmc�ve snow anci pla�,ce�it between the drives and <br />to the west. The sidewalks wouid be cie � y indi�iidual� , I�e�1��d'aslced if the residents would <br />� <br />be it�formed to move their cars. Mr Ju �_ e stated�`�ia� th�v v�nulr� be. <br />Chair Peterson asked if the applic �`�':'�ned o�I�er pioper�i��s similar to this four-plex development <br />project. Bill Juaire stated that t��-�r own an apal-tnlc,nt ��� plex in Columbia Heights and a newly <br />,� �� � <br />rebuilt side by-side duple� iii �t���ey. ; � <br />, <br />�. <br />Conums��t�iie� I:;au�c aslced z� rhere�;�v�uld be plastic or drain tile under the landscaping. BiII Juaire <br />stated that tlley�plan:,l:c� instal� di�aiii tile,and a sump pump to alleviate the accumuiation of water <br />under the concr�;t� sl��', �Ie staied ��liat he��"'elieved oue sump pump per unit would be sufiicient for <br />that t�urpose. � �,� , _ ��� .�.� `; <br />Chair���rson aslced if adjacentpr�perty own�rs had the same problems with water rundoff. Ericson <br />stat "v at the owners of �,434�a1�d 2432 Woodlawn Drive had installed a storm sewer which would <br />be e- t all of the properi���owners. Chair Peierson stated that this would be a good oppoi`tunity for <br />aiI �roperty owners to��rticipate in resolving the nu�-off problems. <br />, <br />; � <br />�3tIl Juairc. state���at he was attempting to learn nnore abdut the drainage situation, and had <br />dis�u�sed;thc matter with City Engineer Hess. <br />Braathen stated that there should be consideration not ta jeopardize other properties. He added that <br />the Rice Creek Watershed District wauld be concezned with possible liability. Ericson stated that <br />the surrounding buildings were sufficiently protected from run-off. He stated that staff believes the <br />four-plexes located to the �orth vvould not be impacted by the drainage plan, no#ing that ihe run�off <br />originated from their property. He added that the plans could address this issue. <br />