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Mounds View Planning Commission May 17, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 15 ________________________________________________________________________ Chair Stevenson stated that is also his concern. He stated he is not against townhomes but this proposal would take the middle out of that area and with the three acre requirement for mixed use development, there are not three acres left to the east or west. Chair Stevenson stated that the Commission needs to look at this application again and he would like all seven Commissioners to be in attendance. Commissioner Scotch asked residents to look at what could go into this site with R-3 and as it sits now so they have an idea of what the Commission is considering. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Review Additional City Code Language for Retaining Walls Community Development Director Ericson informed the Commission that the issue is the possible changing of the code to look at what a retaining wall would be, setbacks, fences and terraces. The recommendation was to bring forward new language that defines what is a retaining wall, indicate what the setback should be for a retaining wall, and address issues that are unclear in the Code. He explained there was some confusion and a lack of clarity in terms of whether a retaining wall could be or should be set back. The Planning Commission’s recommendation had been that it be treated no differently than a fence so it could be located up to, but not on a property line. Director Ericson stated that staff drafted a code amendment to define retaining walls and in addition a definition for landscaping, which is an undefined requirement in Chapter 1103. Another change is the addition of a new subdivision articulating prohibited materials for fences. Director Ericson read the definition of landscaping, noting it provides a good idea of what landscaping is in case there is a question in the future. He also reviewed the language proposed to define a retaining wall, and location of a fence or retaining wall so it is treated similarly to a fence. Director Ericson then reviewed Section 7, Prohibited Materials, that define materials that cannot be used and exceptions. MOTION/SECOND: Stevenson/Meehlhause. To approve Resolution 834-06, a Resolution Recommending Approval of an Amendment to Chapters 1102 and 1103 of the Mounds View Zoning Code relating to Fences and Retaining Walls. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Next Planning Commission Meetings: