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Mounds View Planning Commission November 19, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Public Hearing and Discussion to Review the Proposed Longview Estates Preliminary Plat. Community Development Director Ericson indicated this matter is a continued public hearing for Longview Estates. He then briefly reviewed the proposed plan indicating that there would be 15 lots, eight on Longview Drive and seven on Silver Lake Road. Director Ericson indicated that the minimum size requirements for a subdivision in a wetland zoning district are met with the proposed plan. He then said that half of the property is wetland and pointed out on the map provided the areas to be filled and recreated. Director Ericson indicated this request has not gone before Rice Creek Watershed District but he included the report from Rice Creek on the previous proposed subdivision which was for 11 lots. Director Ericson indicated there are issues with regard to the property raised by residents at the first public hearing and those issues concern the hydrology of the area, alteration of the wetland, the water table, and proposed impact to surrounding properties if the wetland is built on. He then said that Rice Creek Watershed District and Council would review and would need to authorize any development or wetland alteration permit. Director Ericson indicated that the applicant has stated that the proposed mitigation plan satisfies Rice Creek Watershed District criteria but a permit has not been submitted to them. He then said that Staff recommends that Mr. Harstad apply for a wetland permit from Rice Creek when this request moves to Council. He further commented that the City has the authority to approve or deny any alteration of any wetland so this has to go before Council with regard to the subdivision and the wetland alteration. Director Ericson indicated that all the concerns raised by residents would need to be addressed as well as the issue of the suitability of the soil for constructing homes. He then said that the City would need engineering reports to ensure that homes can be built there without causing issues for the newly constructed homes or the existing homes. Director Ericson indicated the City received a letter after the last meeting from a resident and that letter was included with the report. Director Ericson indicated that the Comprehensive Plan does designate this area as low density residential and the City anticipated the area having homes on it 30 years ago when the utilities were stubbed to the property. He then said that the utility stubs do not guarantee anything, however.