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Mounds View Planning Commission June 5, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Sprunck commented that former Mayor McCarty had commented at a meeting that the City of Mounds View has enough townhomes and does not need any more and said he agrees. He further commented that he feels the addition of townhomes on this property would adversely affect 15 properties by causing flooding and said he would strongly urge that the Commission’s recommendation be to deny the rezoning request. Acting Chair Miller asked if Mr. Brough had addressed single family homes and the potential for flooding of neighboring properties. Mr. Sprunck indicated only townhomes were addressed. Commissioner Johnson asked if the widening of H2 and addition of curb and gutter for storm water management was addressed. Director Ericson commented that Mr. Sprunck raised a good point but noted this development, if approved by the City, would need to go through Rice Creek Watershed District approval and, if it is true that flooding would be an issue, it simply would not be approved or appropriate revisions would be made to address the issue. Acting Chair Miller asked if Rice Creek would review the entire development. Director Ericson indicated that Rice Creek must review every project that is greater than two acres regardless of whether there is a wetland on the property in order to address the handling of storm water. Director Ericson also pointed out that the City would require soil borings to make sure that the soils can support foundations prior to the issuance of a building permit. He then said that the City cares about its existing residents and would not allow any development that would cause water issues for them. Mr. Sprunck indicated that the last rainfall took two weeks to recede to the point where he could mow his lawn. Commissioner Johnson commented that rezoning would give the applicant the right to apply for a permit to build on the property but noted there are many issues that would need to be resolved before anything could be built there. Lee Watkins of 2609 Louisa Avenue indicated he moved to his property in 1974 and the property was zoned R-1 at that time. He further commented that the builder had the opportunity to construct the townhomes at that time and did not do so and he does not feel the approval would be appropriate at this time. He also said he has issues with standing water in his yard after a heavy rainfall and does not want the neighborhood disturbed by all the additional traffic that would be created from this type of development.