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Mounds View Planning Commission June 2, 1999 • Regular Meeting Page 7 Ericson stated that the City Forester could make suggestions on specific species that thrive best in Mounds View soils but further direction should be provided. Chair Peterson suggested requiring one tree per unit and possibly som •w a inane shrubs along the foundation. Commissioner Stevenson added that plantings could be ed on eacke building encourage slower traffic. Ericson agreed, stating the property manager of Woodla p^ r - has indicated the �' '•roblems with vehicles running over the edge of the property so, p gits0dscape plantings will indicate to the driver the demarcation of the property line and entrance V a L ` 11k.:-. suggested staff be allowed to review and approve the landscape plan prior to Cityounce n on. Commissioner Hegland asked about plans for s Bill Juaer ed that they have other units and plan to contract with the same fi �5'rem� ® "a d p1 e it between the drives and to the west. The sidewalks would be cle w1•y indi. u g asked if the residents would be informed to move their cars. Mr. Ju.,it stated. at they 5,,,./t4.1101 •e. • Chair Peterson asked if the apphc 46ed e Arr prope similar to this four-plex development project. Bill Juaire stated that t• j own • , me Vis plex in Columbia Heights and a newly rebuilt side- -side duple ey. Commis -1 , ®e askeI � t 4 •uld be plastic or drain tile under the landscaping. Bill Juaire stated that 14, • instal � k.,, d a sump pump to alleviate the accumulation of water under the concr_� state• 'et0: elieved one sump pump per unit would be sufficient for that purpose _•: = • • :.-1MON •.erty owners had-the-same_prohlems with water run-off Ericson stat 66 at the owners of�� d 2432 Woodlawn Drive had installed a storm sewer which would be t all of the prope •wners. Chair Peterson stated that this would be a good opportunity for 4perty owners to, ? icipate in resolving the run-off problems. gdit at he was attempting to learn more about the drainage situation, and had • ,- •tter with City Engineer Hess. Braathen stated that there should be consideration not to jeopardize other properties. He added that the Rice Creek Watershed District would be concerned with possible liability. Ericson stated that the surrounding buildings were sufficiently protected from run-off. He stated that staff believes the four-plexes located to the north would not be impacted by the drainage plan, noting that the run-off 11 originated from their property. He added that the plans could address this issue.