Planning Commission Resolution 471-96

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. . . MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 471-96 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDING THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1301, RELATING TO FLOOD PLAIN ZONING IN ORDINANCE NO. 589 WHEREAS, Chapter 1301, entitled "Flood Plain Zoning," is currently not in compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements; and WHEREAS, a compliant floodplain ordinance is a prerequisite of a community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP); and WHEREAS, NFIP provides federal and state assistance in the event of flooding, denial of flood insurance in a community, allows the opportunity for citizens to purchase flood and related water damage insurance; and WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is committed to reducing flood damage potential through a properly administered and compliant floodplain ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends modification to Chapter 1301, entitled "Flood Plain Zoning", to add the required provisions by amending the definitions of structure in Section 1301.04, Subd. 15,; Section 1301, Subd. 7, on Flood Insurance Notice and Record Keeping; Section 1301.10, Subd. 5, on Travel Vehicles and Travel Vehicles; Section 1301.10, Subd. 2.c.(3) on Accessory Structures; and Section 1301, Subd. 2, on Nonconforming Uses, and to correct minor typographical errors and errors in cross-references. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View recommends approval of Ordinance No. 589, an ordinance amending Chapter 1301, entitled "Flood Plain Zoning," of the Mounds View Municipal Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this Resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 7th day of August 1996 ATTEST: (SEP~) ~ D_.~ ChairpetJ o~eterson r)'l,~L ~t~ArrL--. . P~ Sheldon, Community Development Director