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„ , n 0 n 1...) .; r dd ” Page 4 d ' d F L October 27, 1997 S Mounds View City Council Mr.Ericson,Planning Associate,explained that John Peterson,who represents Good Value Homes,Inc.,is requesting that the city approve a wetland alteration permit and a vacation of a portion of a drainage easement that covers Lot 17 and 18 of Block 1,Edgewood Square. This easement was dedicated to the city as a result of the initial platting in 1982. He noted that in order to build on the two lots,a wetland alteration permit would be needed because work will be done within the City's wetland zoning district. Mr.Ericson noted that there are standards which need to be met for a wetland alteration permit to be granted which were listed in the staff report All of these standards have been met. He noted that this project was reviewed by the City's engineer who found them consistent with the City's Local Water Management Plan. Peggy Little,5539 St.Michael Street,stated she was under the understanding that there would be no more encroachments on the wetland. There are only a few wetlands left and the city needs run-off places. She stated the city agreed before that no more lots would be built on the wetland. Lisa Gilpin,2358 Pinewood Circle,stated as a parent she would like to appeal to the environmental effects of this request. She stated as a family they have spent a lot of time down there and have seen many fox and beautiful birds in there. She does not understand how the wetlands will not be affected by putting houses on those lots. Annette Katzmerek,7730 Edgewood Drive,stated she has concerns about the drainage at 7740 Edgewood Drive. That property and the one directly behind it gets half flooded out after a rainfall. If the wetlands are 410 filled in,where will the water go? Gary Collis,2390 Pinewood Circle,stated the city does not even have the acreage of the wetland. The DNR has informed him that if the wetland is over two acres,it is protected and must be replaced. He inquired as to how much of the land on Lot 18 will be built on. He noted that 2/3 of Lot 18 is in the wetland. Mr.Ericson explained that no work will occur within the wetland. He provided a diagram,showing the wetland and Lots 17 and 18. He noted that the proposal is to dig out an additional hole for additional flood storage capacity. The map which was sent out to residents does not accurately depict where the wetland actually is,according to the Rice Creek Watershed District. The home,as proposed would be 35 feet from the wetland. Because the wetland is not being encroached upon,the DNR requirements do not apply. Mr. Collis commented that there is a lot of wildlife back in the wetlands and that by digging more holes,it will ruin the land for the animals. Joseph Milton Gilpin,2358 Pinewood Circle, stated he has a lot of reservations about this project. The property right next to the proposed lot has an abandoned home on it now(Lot 16). This home has been vacant for a year and a half He thinks perhaps one reason the home is vacant is that it has no back yard,only a swamp,and homeowners cannot sell the property. He feels the same situation could occur if homes are built on the other lots. He stated he is against the project and feels the city should keep the valuable open space. Peggy Haselius,2381 County Road I,stated she is the original owner of the undeveloped land on Edgewood Square. When she sold it,she was told by staff at City Hall that they would take anything over five acres for recreational development. If Mounds View owns the lots,how can Good Value Homes build there and make a big profit? Mayor McCarty explained that the city did not take title of the property,they merely took an easement for surface water management. Ms.Haselius stated she has the certificate of title for those three lots III and she will not give them up. She wants the property left as it is.