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_ _ ; __ -: - - - --�- --- --- '- -- — - - _-- — -- I Mounds View Planning Commission December 1, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 9 Commissioner Johnson stated he agreed with Mr. Moses in regard to the pond, and the value of the property, in light of the requirement of a pond. He advised that the pond could not be relocated unless the City owned the property adjacent to it. He stated he also believes the City will be benefiting with the land swap, in terms of gaining better wetlands, and may even be able to obtain wetland credits. He stated the City property is comprised of approximately 1.5 acres of dry land, and inquired what percentage of Mr. Videen's property is dry land. Mr. Moses stated the entire Videen parcel is approximately 9.4 acres in size, and of that, approximately 50 percent is wetland, and 50 percent is dry. Commissioner Johnson inquired what percentage of the 7.4 acres the City will gain is dry land. Mr. Moses stated approximately 1.5 acres of dry land will be used for the proposed development, combined with the City's 1.5 acres, therefore, the City will gain slightly more than 3 acres of dry land. Commissioner Miller inquired if the wording of Finding No. 11 should be amended to indicate "unacceptable costs." Commissioner Hegland requested clarification of the proposed re-wording of Finding No. 11. Community Development Director Jopke stated the language would indicate "The land swap should not result in unacceptable costs to the City." He suggested the addition of language, which further indicates `The City Council should look at the total costs of the land swap." Commissioner Hegland advised that this language should indicate "The Planning Commission does not believe the City will incur any unacceptable costs with this proposal," as they were uncertain regarding the potential expenses at this time. Commissioner Hegland commented that the issue of re-platting appears to be addressed in this statement as well. Community Development Director Jopke inquired if the Planning Commission desired to omit the words "would support" from the first sentence on Page 2 of the resolution. Commissioner Miller advised the words "would support" did not appear to be necessary, as the language already indicates the Planning Commission supports the TOLD concept and the proposed land swap. She requested further clarification of the proposed re-wording of Finding No. 11. Community Development Director Jopke stated the language is proposed to indicate "At this time, the Planning Commission does not believe that the land swap would result in unacceptable costs to the City. The City Council should look at ihe total costs of the land swap." MOTION/SECOND: Stevenson/Laube. To Approve Mounds View Planning Comtnission Resolution No. 599-99, a Resolution Supporting TOLD Development Concept and Praposed