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Mounds View City Council January 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 7 Planning Commission is nearing completion of the review of the discussion draft, and has scheduled an Informational Public Hearing of the Comprehensive Plan on February 9, 2000. He encouraged community attendance at the Public Informational Forum. Mayor Coughlin inquired regarding the time and location of this meeting. Community Development Director Jopke stated the meeting would be held at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers. He explained that City staff is also in the process of preparing a video presentation that will air on cable television prior to the meeting, to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Jopke advised that once the Informational Public Hearing is complete, the Planning Commission will formally recommend the document to the City Council, at which time, the Council will be requested to release the document to the Metropolitan Council for formal review. He stated staff recommends approval of Resolution 5408, requesting a six- month extension to the deadline for submittal of the updated Comprehensive Plan. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Approve Resolution No. 5408, a Resolution Requesting Extension of the Due Date to June 30, 2000, for Review of the City of Mounds View Comprehensive Plan for Consistency with Amended Metropolitan Council Policy Plans. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Consideration or Resolution No. 5401, a Resolution Contemplating the Issuance of a Wetland Buffer Permit for Jamie Sharp, 2551 Ridge Lane. Community Development Director Jopke stated this item, which has come before the Council most recently at their Work Session on January 3, is a request for a Wetland Buffer Permit at 2551 Ridge Lane. He indicated that at the Work Session, there was some question regarding the ownership of this particular property, and staff requested the applicant submit evidence that he was, in fact, the owner of the property. He explained that the applicant is purchasing the property on a Contract for Deed, which has recently been filed, and a copy of the recorded document has been provided to the Council, therefore, staff believes there is no longer a question with regard to the ownership of the property. Community Development Director Jopke stated the subject property is located at the corner of Long Lake Road and Ridge Lane, and lies within 100 feet of the delineated wetland. He advised that the Rice Creek Watershed District staff has verified this delineation. He explained that because the property is located within 100 feet of a delineated wetland, the applicant is required to obtain a Wetland Buffer Permit from the City, and that permit may be approved by the Council, as indicated in the Code, if it meets the standards for approval. Community Development Director Jopke stated the City’s Local Water Management Plan indicates that the minimum recommended building elevation for this area is 895.2, and the applicant proposes to meet that requirement. He indicated there are no delineated wetlands on the property, therefore, no wetlands are proposed to be altered. Community Development Director Jopke explained that the City Engineer has reviewed this proposal, and has indicated that construction of the home on this lot will not have a detrimental