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Mounds View Planning Commission August 4, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 20 <br /> • <br /> Council Member Stigney inquired regarding the proposal's infringement upon the wetland buffer. Mr. <br /> Peterson referred to the site plan, which indicated it was substantially within the 100-foot buffer. He <br /> stated that he could provide many examples of similar development, which have been allowed in this <br /> buffer,as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council on many occasions. Acting Chair <br /> Stevenson stated that the factors of this proposal are different, explaining that wetlands have been <br /> developed and mitigated, however, the signing off of City easements has not been a commonplace <br /> occurrence. <br /> Acting Chair Stevenson closed the floor for public input at 8:55 p.m. <br /> Commissioner Kaden stated, originally,Ms. Haselius signed the document indicating that these were <br /> permanent easements, and, in light of this, he assumed that both she and the developer were of the <br /> understanding that the lots could never be developed by anyone. He inquired if this was an official <br /> document. Mr. Peterson stated that there was no question that Ms. Haselius signed this document, <br /> however, it is also true that it is not uncommon for permanent easements to be vacated. He stated the <br /> City has the right to vacate a permanent easement. He stated, at the time the easements were granted, <br /> and under those conditions, it was viewed to be necessary in perpetuity. He stated that has since <br /> changed. He reiterated that the vacation of easements is not an uncommon process. <br /> . Acting Chair Stevenson inquired if staff required a resolution recommending to the Council that they <br /> approve or deny the vacation of the easements. Ericson stated that their recommendation could be <br /> put forward in that manner, however, it was not required, and the Planning Commission could <br /> indicate their position by motion. <br /> Acting Chair Stevenson inquired regarding the Commissioners' opinions on the matter, and asked <br /> if they would recommend to the City Council that they not vacate the drainage easements on those <br /> two lots. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Kaden/Miller to Recommend to the City Council they Not Vacate the <br /> Drainage and Utility Easements on Lots 17 and 18, Edgewood Square (Pinewood Circle). <br /> Ayes—7 Nays—0 The motion carried. <br /> 8. Special Planning Case No. SP-071-99 <br /> Consideration of a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 1008 of the Mounds View Municipal Code <br /> pertaining to Billboards and amending the Code pertaining to signage in the PF and CRP zoning <br /> districts. <br /> • <br />