Planning Commission Resolution 03-81

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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 03-81 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA MOTION CONCERNING REQUEST FORISUBDIVISION CASE 47-80 (MILLER INDUSTRIAL PLAT) WHEREAS, it is generally recognized that wetlands can consti- tute important physical, aesthetic, recreational and economic assets of existing and future residents of the community; and WHEREAS, a letter dated April 2, 1980, from the Department of Natural Resources to the subdivider, Mr. John A..Miller, indicates that the property bounded by Minnesota Trunk Highway #10, County Road J and Judicial Ditch #1 is a Type II wetland; and WHEREAS, the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan states the following under Industrial Goals and Policies: "Industrial development shall; be prohibited on wetlands, flood plains, shoreline, and other natural features that perform important public protection functions in.thei� natural state."; and WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision holds a substantial portion of the remaining wetlands in Mounds View; and WHEREAS, the attachment to the preliminary plat entitled "Drainage Plan" (received by the City on January 2, 1981) shows that the existing wetlands would essentially be. eliminated through filling if the proposed subdivision were to be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission that the following are recommended to the City Council: ATTEST: W. SEAL 1) That the subdivision shown on the preliminary plat (revised 11/14/80) and attached drainage plan, received January 2, 1981, be denied as proposed. 2) That the City Council determine which portions of the wetlands on the cited property should be protected and preserved in the public interest before consideration. is given to alternative proposals.by the subdivider. Adopted this 7th day of January, 1981, as Exhibit E.