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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION • RESOLUTION NO. 473-96 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW • COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 589 WHICH AMENDS CHAPTER 1301: FLOOD PLAIN ZONING WHEREAS, Chapter 1301, entitled"Flood Plain Zoning," is currently not in compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements; and, WHEREAS, it is essential for a community to have flood plain regulations in compliance with FEMA requirements in order for the City of Mounds View and its residents to be eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); and, WHEREAS, NFIP provides federal and state assistance in the event of flooding, and allows the opportunity for citizens to purchase flood and related water damage insurance; and, . WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is committed to reducing flood damage potential through a properly administered and compliant floodplain ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed language for Ordinance 589 at its meeting on August 7 and adopted Resolution 471-96 recommending approval of the proposed revisions; and, WHEREAS, Ordinance 589 has now been prepared and has been presented to the Planning Commission for its review; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends modification to Chapter 1301, entitled"Flood Plain Zoning", by amending the definition of structure in Section 1301.04 Subd. 15 and adding a definition of travel trailer and travel vehicle in Section 1301.04 Subd. 16; Section 1301.07 Subd. 7 on Flood Insurance Notice and Record Keeping; Section 1301.10 Subd. 2.a.(5) on Travel Trailers and Travel Vehicles; Section 1301.10 Subd 2.c.(3) on Accessory Structures; and Section 1301.13 Subd. 2 on Nonconforming Uses, to make minor changes in format and to correct minor typographical errors and errors in cross-references. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View reconfirms Resolution 471-96 and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 589, an ordinance amending Chapter 1301, entitled "Flood Plain Zoning," of the Mounds View Municipal Code.