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YTEM �k4 �.'� � ;� � � �� io: Mounds View Planning Commission Fromo Pamela Sheldor�, Community Development Direcior Jim Ericson, Plarining Associate �ubj�ct: Planning Case No. SF-Q12-97 Ordinance Amendment: Allawing wetland vegetation to be exempted from the requirement fbr mowing grasses over 8" in height I�ate: Janua.ry 1�, 199i Meeting of Jarzuaty 22, 199i Issu�/�ac�groa�ne3: The Mounds View N�aisance Code enumerates as a nuisance "all no�ous weeds, "tall �asses" defined as anythzng over eight inches (8") in height, and other ran.k growths." The properiy ai 8380 Greenwood has an axea in the rear yard where it is boggy and wetland grasses grow if ii is left undisfcurbed. It is our understanding tha� prior to 1996, staffwas not requiring ifiat this area be mo�,ved. In 1996, staff notified the property owner, IVir. I�eith King, that the rear yard had to be mov�ed in response to a compla.int from a neighbor that ihe Kings were was no� complying with the ordinance. Present day stai�had an opporiunity to view this area unmaw�z and did not find it objec�iot�able. It is native wetland vegefatiorn and not weeds. The Kings keep it well-managed and it is separaied from any adjacent property lines. Staff is proposing thai an exemption far this type of vegetation be added io the Nuisance Code. iaecammenc��iono It is sta.ff's recommendation that ihe following language be added to the Nuisance Code. An ordinance to this ef�ect will be prepared for your February 5 meeting. Section 6Q7.03, Subd. l.g. Ail no�ous weeds, "tall �rasses" defined as anythin� over eiglat inches {8"} in hei�ht, aixd other ; . .:., ; :.::.::: :::.:...�.:.:.:,::..,.::. :..: :.. :.:: :..: ::.:. :...... ranlc �rowths. �FC�.��, �t�� i�'�c:�`4��a�n� aiea� �� t�i`��::�r��.t�iz�ir�::�z`�:::��:��:.��:it�i::�� :��;�