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Mounds View City Council Page 7 411 Regular Meeting November 29, 1994 delineated wetland area, which was at an elevation of 892' , encompassed a large area of the property. That elevation was based on field surveys done by the DNR, Army Corps of Engineers, and Ramsey County. The map indicated proposed and existing elevations on the site. Harrington said the City Consulting Engineer reviewed the property in relation to the Wetland Zoning Ordinance and what the hydrological impacts will be to other properties and to the wetland. City Code requires that all drainage be maintained on the site and cannot impact any of the surrounding properties. The Code does allow for the development of property with those conditions being met. The City Consulting Engineer was satisfied that other neighbors will not be impacted by the proposed construction of a home and that the impact on the wetland will be minimal. Harrington shared the concern of the City Consulting Engineer in regard to the extensive landscaping which would require clear cutting a wooded area and installing sod. The prospective buyer had been consulted to preserve the existing vegetation, which would still allow for a yard while causing less impact to the wetland. • Harrington said the City Consulting Engineer's opinion was that the house, garage and driveway would not have a negative impact on the wetland. He was concerned about the landscaping and suggested that the Council consider this Wetland Alteration Permit, adopting the plan that Harrington presented which showed the downsized area to be sodded, allowing the preservation of the existing vegetation. Councilmember Trude asked if the corner of the house was just a few feet from actual standing water. Harrington said it was not standing water--just wetland soils. The extent of the wetland soil was vegetative types. The Buffer Zone was established by the City because anything within that zone has an impact on the wetland and —he—City wanted to maintain a controlling_interest._ Linke pointed out that the front of the house was 130 feet from the front of the property, requiring a long driveway. Harrington explained the elevations at which the presence of a wetland existed. He commented that the elevation at which the wetland was delineated changed from area to area. Harrington advised that the lowest slab elevation of a home is in relation to the flood plain and not to the wetland itself. The Local Water Management Plan indicated that the lowest slab elevation in this area has to be at 891. 9 . The map indicated the lowest floor at 891. 9 and the top of block 899. 9, which would be the basement and 8 feet of block. The proposed house would meet the elevation requirements.