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Mounds View Planning Commission March 20, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ Planner Atkinson indicated the minimum setback is 30 feet but noted if the houses are setback farther, the setback becomes the home that is the closest to the street. Mr. Guiga commented he did not think the setback would be an issue but asked that the City consider that he would like to have a large enough backyard for his children to play in. Mr. Hofstede asked at what point the water supply line question would be resolved. He then explained that he had paid for the waterline from the fire hydrant down Silver Lake Road and noted it was sized for two homes and adding a third could negatively impact his water supply. Chair Stevenson indicated the City’s engineer would have to answer that question. He then said that the City would not allow the new home to negatively impact the neighbor’s water supply line. He further said that, if the water line is not adequate, it would need to be changed at the expense of the developing property owner. Mr. Hofstede asked if there would be a public utility easement on the back half of the lot or between the two lots. He then commented that he and Mr. Martinson had an easement where his waterline comes in. Chair Stevenson indicated that when the lot splits an easement for utilities is created. Mr. Hofstede asked whether Mr. Herrick would be allowed to use the easement to drain his lot. Community Development Director Ericson indicated that Staff would research the matter to determine whether the easement areas coincide. Commissioner Miller asked if the easement should be written into the Resolution. Director Ericson indicated he did not feel the matter needed to be in the Resolution and indicated that Staff would research the water line issue as well as the easement issue. He then commented that whatever needs to happen with the water supply line would happen at the expense of the developing property owner. Director Ericson indicated that the subdivision would be on Council’s agenda for the March 25, 2002 meeting. He then indicated staff would research the issues and hoped to provide answers to Council on Monday night. Chair Stevenson asked what was involved with making changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Director Ericson indicated the City would need to change the Comprehensive Plan for this lot but noted that there are several lots within the City that needed to be amended on the Plan and this one would be added to that list.