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Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ B. MA2014-001 Consideration of Major Subdivision of Longview Estates into 10 Lots Applicant: Eichi, Inc., Marty Harstad Address: 2195 Silver Lake Road Planning Associate Heller indicated Marty Harstad was requesting to subdivide a seven acre vacant parcel into 10 single-family lots. The location of the property was described by staff. She commented the plat would be known as Longview Estates. Staff discussed the subdivision in further detail and recommended approval of the request. Martin Harstad, 2195 Silver Lake Road, stated he was one of the family members that owned this property. He commented he had already received approval on the subdivision from the Rice Creek Watershed District. He reported sewer and water stubs were installed for each of these lots back in the 1960’s, along with a storm sewer pipe. He discussed how the storm water would be treated prior to being discharged into the wetland. It was noted the current rain gardens would be moved slightly but remain on the property. He indicated behind the homes there would be a boulder retaining wall to keep property owners from infringing on the wetland. He reported he had one builder that would construct homes on each of the 10 lots. Vice Chair Schiltgen questioned the timeline for the proposed subdivision. Mr. Harstad anticipated that soil corrections would take place over the next 30 days. The builder would love to begin homes shortly thereafter. He reported most utilities were already onsite. Commissioner Elofson expressed concern with the proposed development and the destruction of the wetlands. He believed there had to be another solution to save the wetlands. Mr. Harstad indicated storm water from the streets was already draining into the wetland and he was proposing to improve the water quality. While a portion of the wetland would be filled, he explained he had purchased twice as much space, as a wetland credit, to make up for the small amount of wetland on this site that would be removed. In the end, better wetlands would be created. He reported that Rice Creek Watershed had supported this plan. Commissioner Rundle indicated that a lot of wetland would still remain on this subdivision. Commissioner Birken questioned if the future residents that lived on these lots would be frustrated with the fact they would not be able to put a play structure or shed in their rear yard. Mr. Harstad commented the future residents would be informed that the wetland, which is designated as an easement on the plat, could not be encroached upon. He explained the boulder wall would assist in creating a barrier to encroachment. Associate Heller indicated that residents requesting building permits or an accessory structure would be told that they are not able to place anything in the easement area.