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Mounds View City Council November 15, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 26 Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has drafted Resolution 5386, which would allow for the Wetland Buffer Permit to construct the driveway according to the plans, with a 10-foot encroachment into the buffer area. The applicant was present. Council Member Marty stated it appeared the applicant might be able to construct the driveway along the southern edge of Laport Drive, however, this would still result in the loss of a tree. Planning Associate Ericson explained that in addition to this, the residents located on the corner of Edgewood and Laport Drives are mowing into that area. He pointed out that if the driveway runs along the property line, it would also run along somebody's sideyard, and the applicant was attempting to remain at a distance from the neighbors. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Coughlin. To Approve Resolution 5386, a Resolution Approving a Wetland Buffer Permit for Spencer Mistelske, 2442 Laport Drive, Planning Case 575-99. Pam DeGross, 8133 Woodlawn Drive, stated her property backs up to the proposed site. She stated they were not notified of this proposal until the previous week, when the survey was being conducted on the land, and there is a 30-foot encroachment of the survey onto their land. She stated the City plat indicates their land would not be affected at all if the applicant is permitted to build on this site, because Favor Street is half the size of a regular street. Mrs. DeGross stated she was opposed to the applicant constructing a driveway upon the wetlands, as they are very important to her family. She commented she was unaware what the Environmental Protection Agency would have to say in regard to this proposal, particularly in light of the proposed building location. She inquired regarding fire truck access, in the event of a fire in this area. She stated if the driveway is as small as proposed, with many large of trees, how would the fire trucks get through. She requested the Council consider this matter carefully, adding that she was very concerned with the entire situation. Mrs. DeGross stated the matter most upsetting to her is that the City has been conducting tests all summer long in the woods, and she has inquired what is occurring, however, no one informed them. She stated the City would be giving up great wetland for a new house, and there are already so many houses in the City. She stated there were many other lots that are buildable, that would not take wetlands. She explained there were many deer in this area, and a large variety of birds. She stated if the City desired to do something with this land, they should construct a walking path through it, so that everyone can enjoy it, however, they should not ruin it for one house. Mrs. DeGross stated the applicant would be constructing the driveway on an area that should be a road, and if it is going to be a road, curbs and gutters should be installed, not just a driveway. She stated this did not make sense to her. She requested the survey be redone, prior to any construction on the site. Council Member Stigney requested clarification of the location of Mrs. DeGross's property, in relation to the proposed site. Mrs. DeGross stated her home was located directly to the west.