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Mounds View City Council November 15, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 25 amount of time the Planning Commission spent on this item, both in terms of the development review and the conditional use permit, staff recommends approval of this proposal. He stated staff has drafted Resolution 5385, which approves the development review for MSP Real Estate to construct their project as indicated in the plans, if Council so desires. Planning Associate Ericson stated the resolution contains a stipulation that the applicant install signage along County Road I, to indicate "right in, right out" access at this point. He explained it was hoped this would eliminate any vehicles from attempting to cross lanes of westbound traffic, to access the property at this location. He pointed out that if in the future, it appears there are some issues with the access the matter will be revisited. He explained that the other stipulation is that the building signage will be in compliance with the City Code and the approved conditional use permit. The applicant was present. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Approve Resolution 5385, a Resolution Approving a Development Review for aTwo-story, 46-Room Senior Assisted Residential Facility Located at 2670 County Road I; Planning Case No. 573-99. Council Member Marty inquired if the light standards were subject to a 20-foot limit, which issue had come forward during consideration of the Theater Project lighting. Planning Associate Ericson advised there is no limit on the height of a light standard. He explained that the Theater Project was subject to this requirement, because it was stipulated in the Planned Unit Development document. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. E. Consideration of Resolution 5386, a Resolution Approving a Wetland Buffer Permit for Spencer Mistelske, 2442 Laport Drive. Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicant was before the Council to request a Wetland Buffer Permit. He stated at the October 25 City Council meeting, the Council agreed to authorize a Limited Use Agreement for the applicant to construct a driveway over the unimproved right-of--way on Laport Drive. He explained at that time, the delineation indicated the house and the proposed driveway would be a significant distance from the wetland and there would be no encroachment into the 100-foot buffer setback. He stated however, when the applicant and the contractor went out the site to conduct further research, they realized there were a number of significant trees in the proposed path of the driveway. He explained that the applicant would prefer not to remove the trees, which is likely the City's preference as well. Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicant has drafted a plan that would allow for construction of the driveway, and avoid the removal of any of the large and significant trees, however, this plan would involve an encroachment into the 100-foot setback by approximately 10 feet. He provided the Council with the Certificate of Survey, which indicates the proposed placement of the driveway. He pointed out that the driveway could still be installed without encroaching upon the buffer, however, staff believes, in terms of saving the trees, it might be appropriate to allow for the 10-foot encroachment.