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Mounds View Planning Commission May 5, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ Don Lofquist, 7767 Groveland Road, asked where his house is located in relation to the plat. Planner Prososki explained where his house is located and that the lot in the plat that would be behind his home would be used for ponding. Commissioner Johnson noted that the original plan for the area behind the resident’s home would have been something that the resident would not have wanted. Tammy Abelseth, 7767 Groveland Road, asked if the chain link fence behind her home would remain in its current location. Jim LaValle, representing the Velmeir Companies, reported that the pond is very sandy and he does not anticipate that it will be a huge body of water. He would be happy to secure the pond. Don Lofquist, 7767 Groveland Road, questioned if the wooden fence on the townhome property, which is also on the back of his property, would remain. Commissioner Johnson clarified the location of the fence and he doubts the fence would be removed as he does not see any reason why it would be removed. Planner Prososki explained the rezoning requests. Lots 1 and 2 will be zoned B-3, Highway Business. Lot 3 will maintain the R-4, High Density Residential zoning designation. Planner Prososki indicated staff’s recommendation is that the park dedication fee be based on the value of Lot 2, but the City Council can choose another method for determining the fee. Director Ericson added that staff’s recommendation will remain as it is in the staff report but the fee would be based on the developed portion of the lot and not the ponding area. Commissioner Hegland asked why the pond is being rezoned. Planner Prososki informed the commission that the pond is part of one large parcel and the zoning needs to be consistent on the parcel. Director Ericson added that cities avoid “split zoning” parcels as it may lead to confusion and problems down the road. Commissioner Hegland asked how this would affect the area if the ponding was developed as a commercial lot in the future. Director Ericson explained that the ponding area is protected by an easement and there could be no development on that area. The City prefers to keep the area natural even if the pond is not there. The easement covers the whole ponding area. Chair Stevenson asked if the Simon family has accepted this proposal.