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Mounds View Planning Commission September 1, 1999 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 9 <br /> • <br /> Jopke stated the first issue is the impact of this particular proposal. He stated the developer could <br /> just connect the buildings with the fence, and technically meet the plan, which would represent no <br /> change to the approved development stage plan. He stated there would be windows in the office <br /> building looking out toward the residential neighborhood, and this would not provide the solid screen, <br /> especially during the wintertime, when the leaves are off the trees, that the neighborhood might <br /> desire. He stated it appears the provision of a continuous fence that jogs around the buildings would <br /> provide a better screen for that neighborhood. He stated it should be determined what effect would <br /> this have on the 50-foot buffer area. <br /> Jopke stated the City Forester has reviewed the developer's proposal, and has indicated the proposal <br /> did not pose any great impact to the buffer area. He stated that some small trees, and one large tree, <br /> would need to be removed in order to proceed. He stated the developer has agreed to replace any <br /> of these trees, over four inches in diameter, with two for each one lost. He stated it appeared there <br /> would be little impact upon the buffer area in this regard, and the proposal could in fact, provide <br /> additional, more substantial trees than those that currently exist. <br /> Jopke stated the Planning Commission had been provided with memorandums from Council Members <br /> Lynn Thomason and Rob Marty, which indicated their concerns regarding whether or not there would <br /> be sufficient room in this area for bike paths and other pedestrian amenities, at the time the road is <br /> • reconstructed in the future. <br /> Jopke stated he and Planning Associate Ericson had taken measurements at the site, and found that <br /> there is a 33-foot right-of-way on the north side of County Road H-2, adjacent to the site, in addition <br /> to the 50-foot buffer between the road, and the location of the fence. He stated the buffer area was <br /> maintained as required by the approved development stage plans. He stated there was a 43-foot <br /> right-of-way on the south side of the road. He stated depending upon the final design of County <br /> Road 1-1-2,there would be sufficient room for a pedestrian pathway, if that were part of the plan for <br /> this road. <br /> Jopke stated another question to be determined was the process utilized by which this change should <br /> -- - •• -•"" • .. .•• .• •.. • u <br /> the Planning Commission to the City Council, and a determination regarding the type of public forum <br /> desired. He stated the developer has spoken with the property owners along County Road H-2, in <br /> regard to the proposal, and some have indicated they were agreeable, three indicated they were <br /> opposed, and two were unavailable for comment, at that time. <br /> Jopke stated the Planning Commission might desire to set a public hearing regarding this matter, and <br /> notify those neighbors. He stated at this time, staff had not notified the property owners. He stated <br /> staff was seeking direction from the Planning Commission regarding which process to utilize. He <br /> stated Wendell Smith, representative of the developer, was present to answer questions regarding the <br /> • proposal. <br />