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Mounds View Planning Commission November 5, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Director Ericson indicated that the other issue relating to the subdivision is traffic and Ramsey County has a copy of the plat and is are concerned with the added driveways onto Silver Lake Road but they have no power to deny the request. He then suggested it may be possible to share driveways in some fashion to reduce the number of driveways coming out onto Silver Lake Road. Director Ericson indicated that the utilities would need to be brought across Silver Lake Road with either 7 cuts or running one main and branching services off of it. He then said that there are water issues on the east side of Silver Lake Road to deal with. Director Ericson indicated that two residents had provided the City with a letter concerning the subdivision and summarized the content of the letters by stating that both residents are opposed to the subdivision. Director Ericson indicated that the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan but noted there is a policy that caution should be exercised when developing on environmentally sensitive lands. Director Ericson indicated that if the site is developed with the 15 lots all of the tree cover will be removed and a substantial amount of grading would be required to bring the building locations to the minimum recommended building elevation. Commissioner Miller asked at what point Rice Creek would be involved, before or after the Commission makes its recommendation. Director Ericson indicated that Rice Creek becomes involved when the application is submitted and that can be done before City approval or City approval would be contingent upon Rice Creek approval. He then indicated this matter would be back before the Planning Commission at its next meeting. Commissioner Zwirn asked whether there would be an elevation problem with Silver Lake Road because there is going to be a need to bring in additional soil and take out the loamy soil to make it buildable. Director Ericson indicated the drainage ditch would need to be maintained. He then said that he expects there would be driveways built up with culverts underneath. He further indicated that Staff would recommend that no fill be done within the right of way and that the existing right of way be maintained with the exception of the driveways. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Martin Harstad addressed the Commission and said he felt it would be appropriate to bring everyone up to date on the history of this property.