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Mounds View Planning Commission June 5, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 9 ________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Harstad commented that this development was never finish graded so that the backyards would flow east to west. Commissioner Scotch said she would like Rice Creek Watershed District to review this before giving approval. Mr. Harstad said that he had a wetland delineation done and that is the baseline for a decision. Director Ericson indicated that it is premature to involve outside agencies at this time because the request may not be approved and that would be a waste of those agencies time. He then said that any approval given by the City would be contingent on approvals by Rice Creek Watershed District. Commissioner Hegland asked how many units per lot would be allowed if rezoned. Director Ericson indicated he would need to check the Code for the specific number but said it is either six or eight. Mr. Morgan commented that the original owners of the townhomes had many issues with getting loans and water problems as a result of being abandoned by Mr. Harstad. He then said the Association spent a lot of money trying to figure out how to proceed and he would like the City to abide by the letter of the City Attorney and respect the owners’ opinions. Mr. Miller indicated he lives on Clearview and has had water problems since 1974 but said he cannot hold Mr. Harstad responsible but does hold Wally Skiba, former City Inspector, responsible. He then commented that his property is the collection point for storm water runoff. Richard Busby 2645 Louisa Avenue indicated that some of the water problem pictures were his and said he is concerned that the value of the houses in the neighborhood would be affected by putting townhomes in the area and asked that the zoning remain R-1. Pat Matey of 2605 Louisa Avenue indicated she purchased the property that abuts the wetland buffer area and specifically bought that lot because she thought that being up against the wetland there would be no development. She then said that she has water issues in her basement and noted her fence leans over due to the boggy soil. Jean Andres of 2637 Louisa Avenue indicated she and her husband were out in the last rain digging out the drainage ditch in an attempt to help water flow. She then said that adding townhomes to this property will not leave enough land to absorb the water. Carol Spitza of 2618 Clearview Avenue indicated she did not want flooding in her house and said that she bought 12 years ago and adding the townhomes will increase the flooding risk and negatively impact the neighborhood with the additional traffic.