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Mounds View City Council Page Four <br /> Regular Meeting July 13, 1911, <br /> Peter Sabee stated that the key issues had to do with location of wetland <br /> boundary, criteria for setbacks, lot width and lot area. Mr. Sabee <br /> explained the change in wetland boundary and how it was derived. Mr. Sabee <br /> also stated that the lot size and area are in compliance. Lot area came in <br /> to compliance by widening lots and bringing the lot lines further into the <br /> wetland. <br /> Councilmember Rickaby asked what had changed in the wetland boundary. <br /> Mr. Sabee stated that basically the change was the method used to delineate <br /> the wetland boundary. <br /> • <br /> Mr. Sabee explained that another concern was the method used for calculating <br /> water quality enhancement. Many communities use the Walker method. This <br /> method works by providing storm water storage to settle sediment particles <br /> from storm water runoff. The more particles settled greater value of water <br /> quality. Wildlife enhancement initial concerns are the shape and topography <br /> of the ponds. Irregular sides and irregular bottom contours of ponds are <br /> better. <br /> Councilmember Rickaby asked if on this proposal there were fewer lots, but <br /> greater proposed development area. <br /> Mr. Sabee responded that there was probably more square footage in lots. <br /> 410 <br /> Councilmember Rickaby asked about a ditch in the proposal. Mr. Roos <br /> described the location of the ditch, where it ran and the location of the <br /> ponds. <br /> Councilmember Rickaby asked what the effects on the flood plain would be <br /> when one is preventing the lowering of the ground water level. <br /> Mr. Roos stated that there would be no effect on water flow characteristics. <br /> Councilmember Wuori asked if this development was changing the 100' setback <br /> on the south_and_east_sides._ Are the setbacks__the same__as_.before_or_do__they <br /> extend further. <br /> Mr. Roos stated that the south side doesn't change. On the east there will <br /> be a change in the wetland zone at the south one third. There will be less <br /> on the west side. Homes on the east side encroach further on the wetland <br /> zone than before. <br /> Paul Harrington, City Planner stated that houses that are currently in place <br /> will remain as they are. <br /> Councilmember Wuori also stated that it was her understanding that the <br /> persons purchasing this property are purchasing a portion of wetland that <br /> cannot be used and could not be maintained as a garden or part of their <br /> yard. <br />