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Mounds View Planning Commission February 1, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Planning Associate Heller advised that the amount of daily vehicle trips on the proposed road would be minimal since only six homes are proposed. She stated that access to the site is from Woodale Drive and Silver Lake Road, or County Road H, then north on Pleasant View Drive. She indicated that on average, single-family homes generate about 10 vehicle trips per day, thus one could expect an additional 60 movements along Pleasant View Drive or Woodale as a result of this subdivision. Planning Associate Heller stated that the site has some tree cover mostly along the western boundary, much of which would be removed in conjunction with construction of the new cul-de- sac. She indicated that Staff recommends that upon each lot’s completion the yard area shall be sodded and a minimum of two trees planted in each front yard. Planning Associate Heller commented that even though the National Wetlands Inventory Map and the City’s official Wetland Zoning Map do not identify a wetland within the property boundary, the Rice Creek Watershed District has determined that there is one wetland on the site located at the northern end of the property, on proposed Lot 1. She indicated that in order to build on Lot 1 and have the proper 30 foot front setback and sufficient wetland buffer, it may become necessary to alter a portion of the wetland. She stated the impacted wetland area might be small enough that it falls below the Rice Creek Watershed District guidelines and some of it could be filled without mitigation. She explained that the wetland extends north of the development area onto the back of a few of the Hidden Hollow lots. She stated that the Rice Creek Watershed District is the authority having jurisdiction over wetlands in Mounds View and the applicant will need to submit an application to them for general grading, storm water management and the potential alteration of the wetland. Planning Associate Heller indicated that a total of five soil test borings were put down on the site on December 11, 2003. She stated that recommendations include removing old fill and topsoil and any very fine alluvium if encountered within 3’ of basement or footing grade, and replacing with engineered fill to attain final grades. Planning Associate Heller advised that while a public hearing is not required for the planning commission’s action, staff did send notices to property owners within 350 feet of the project area. She indicated that two residents have contacted staff; one by email and one phone call. She commented that Brian Amundsen lives directly to the south of the project area, and the Hansen’s live two houses to the east of the project. She indicated that a copy of Mr. Amundsen’s email and the comments from the Hansen’s are included in this report. Planning Associate Heller recommended the Planning Commission review the plans and discuss the proposed preliminary plat. Additional public input could be asked for at this time since notices were sent out. She advised that staff review and the engineer’s review revealed no deficiencies and thus Resolution 825-06 recommending approval of the preliminary plat has been drafted for your action if the Commission so desires.