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_ _ . . _,. :_:�.:. __" ' . _. .: �_:.-.. . � --... L_ `.�' . '..:___ �-�:-_.� ._ii_�= : .�. i." " ..�' . - ti�_c2:_ _..r_ _ "_`_" _. .. _ L..__�_: __ __ �.� ._< Mounds View Planning Commission November 5, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 2 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 5. Public Hearing and Discussion to Review the Proposed Longview Estates Preliminary Plat Community Development Director Ericson indicated that this case is an application for a major subdivision of Longview estates that is a property consisting of a little more than 7 acres between Long View Drive and Silver Lalce Road. He then provided a brief history of this property reviewing previous requests submitted on this property. Director Ericson indicated that this request is for 15 lots with 8 lots fronting Long View Drive and 7 lots fronting Silver Lalce Road. Director Ericson indicated that this proposal has a maximum utilization of the land. He then indicated that the lots proposed meeting the minimum requirements not only for lot sizes, but for lots within a wetland zoning district. Director Ericson indicated that the plat was revised as there was one lot not meeting the requirements and they all now meet the requirements. Director Ericson indicated the issue with this property is the wetlands as appi•oximately half of the property is wetland. He then pointed out on the subdivision map the wetlands and another drawing showing the mitigation area with the area shaded in pink designating the storm water drainage pond. Director Ericson indicated there are a number of issues that go beyond the platting of the property and those issues were addressed in 2001 and he has provided a copy of a neighborhood sununary from the previous application raising those concerns. He then said the water table is of concern, as well as the natural water flow to the area, the trees, the nature of the soils, and whether the lots are suitable for construction. This is a very organic area with loamy soil and the developer will need to remove a substantial amount of soil to create a suitable building pad. Director Ericson indicated that the Commission is not able to approve or deny the request based on tlle issues with the wetlands but must loolc at the application and determine whether or not it meets City Code requirements. He then indicated that the City Council has to approve a wetland alteration permit and they will review and discuss the hydrology, the soils and the overriding principal of approval is whether this is the minimum alteration to accomplish what is proposed. Director Ericson indicated that Rice Creelc has received copies of this proposal and noted the applicant will need Rice Creek approval as well as approval of the City Engineer and Public Worlcs.