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Mounds View City Council November 15, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 27 Mayor Coughlin requested staff clarify this was the consideration of a small encroachment onto the buffer of the wetland, and the proposal would not be touching the wetlands, whatsoever. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was correct. He explained that a delineation has been performed on the wetlands, which indicates the wetlands are approximately 120 feet from the subject property, and between 190 to 200 feet away from the proposed house. He stated the proposed encroachment would be into the 100-foot buffer of the wetland, and there would be no impact or encroachment into the wetland itself. He explained that the protection of wetlands is a perpetual concern for the City. Planning Associate Ericson stated staff has apologized they had not provided better notification to Mrs. DeGross and her family regarding what was occurring. He explained staff was of the opinion that it was common knowledge these lots were being actively marketed, as there are "For Sale" signs posted, and colored advertisements in the newspaper each weekend, which run for a month at a time. He stated staff had simply assumed the DeGross' had the opportunity to offer on these lots, and staff has apologized for at least not keeping them informed in that regard. He stated he understood and shared with their frustration. Planning Associate Ericson stated with regard to Favor Street, there would be no construction, without a verification of the location and the survey, and staff will insure that any construction that does occur, it will occur on the platted lot. He pointed out that possibly the 30-foot flague lot could have been marking Favor Street, and not actually what the applicant felt was their lot. He reiterated that prior to any digging on the site, staff would insure the survey is verified. Council Member Quick inquired if the property directly to the north of the proposed site was privately owned. Planning Associate Ericson stated the City controls the property to the north of the proposed site. He explained there are a number of lots in this location that went tax-forfeit. He pointed out that some of this property may have been picked up with the Highway 118 construction that the City has use deeds over. He explained there are some lots that are privately owned, that could conceivably be developed in the near future, when the City receives the adjusted wetland reports. Council Member Quick inquired therefore, if the proposed site and the property to the east were both privately owned. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was correct. Council Member Stigney inquired if there was enough access for a fire truck to get through the driveway, as well as garbage trucks and the like to service both residences. Planning Associate Ericson stated he would verify this with the City Fire Marshall, to insure that the 15-foot width is adequate. He advised many properties within the City utilize long driveways, therefore, it would not be uncommon to negotiate a large fire truck through a 100- foot driveway. He advised however, this would be reviewed by the Fire Marshall to insure it is not an issue. He explained if there is an issue in this regard, staff will review the matter again, and the applicant might possibly have to remove a tree.