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Mounds View Planning Commission January 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 10 Mr. Mistelske pointed out that if the DeGross’ were to develop their land, the improvement of Faber Street and Laport Drive would be a very time consuming project, due to the wetlands, which are far too close to construct a full-sized City street. He stated the discussion appeared to have been diverted from the direction he had anticipated, adding that as a first time homebuyer, he simply wanted to build a house. Chairperson Peterson inquired who owns the property located to the north of the lot owned by Lund Construction Company. Mr. DeGross stated Lund Construction Company also owned this lot. Chairperson Peterson stated Lund Construction Company could potentially build two homes to the west of Woodlawn Drive, and south of Laport Drive, if Laport Drive was extended to provide access. Mr. DeGross stated this was correct, however, Laport Drive would have to be extended to Long Lake Road. Commissioner Miller inquired what restrictions would apply to the improvement of Laport Drive. Planning Associate Ericson advised that this would be contingent upon the results of the Wetland Study. He explained that this study could indicate that the soils could not support development without substantial corrections, in which case, such development may be cost prohibitive. He stated that without the completed study, there was no way to determine this. Commissioner Stevenson inquired when the Wetland Study would be available. Planning Associate Ericson indicated the study would possibly be completed in March. Commissioner Miller inquired if this would be the appropriate starting point for consideration of this matter. Commissioner Stevenson stated it appeared that many of the decisions would be made dependent upon the findings of this study, in terms of whether or not the property is developable. Planning Associate Ericson advised that when this item went before the City Council, both in terms of the Wetland Buffer Permit and the Limited Use Agreement, the Council had considered the fact that some future development could occur. He explained that the Council felt that even if this were the case, it would not prohibit the applicant from building on his lot, as he would have a buildable lot regardless. He pointed out that this is simply a question of where the road might be located if it were to be improved, and if it could not be, the issue would be moot. Commissioner Miller inquired if there could be such questions relating to Faber Street as well. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was probably less likely, in that it is located further from the wetland to the north, the elevation changes, and there is less of an issue with regard to the soils and suitability for improvement. He explained that without seeing a contour map of the