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Mounds View City Council October 22, 1990 <br />Regular Meeting Page Three <br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Vicky Crowe, 8145 Long Lake Road, the applicant, <br />stated she had had a list signed by her surrounding <br />neighbors, stating they had nothing against this <br />proposal. <br />Acting Clerk/Administrator Minetor explained the <br />Council has the right to waive a public hearing, <br />but cautioned they have never done so before. <br />Mayor Hankner stated she was concerned with being as <br />strict as possible to make sure there was a true <br />public review and opportunity for input. <br />Attorney Karney advised an agreement could be drawn <br />up approving the placement of the footings at this <br />time, with the stipulation they be removed if the <br />permit is not granted. However, there could be <br />problems in trying to enforce that later on, if the <br />permit isn't granted, and it could be very expensive <br />for the City to have to take civil action. <br />Ms. Crowe stated she has lived there 17 years and <br />enjoys the wetland, and the addition they are planning <br />is to put up a screened porch to further enjoy the <br />• wetlands. <br />Councilmember Blanchard stated she was concerned as <br />many people have said the city is weakening the <br />ordinance by giving so many permits. She stated she <br />agrees this is a legitimate problem, but the Council <br />must uphold the ordinance, which calls for a hearing. <br />Councilmember Quick stated there were two options <br />available, to enter into an agreement or waive the <br />public hearing. <br />Mr. Minetor noted that if they allow construction <br />to begin and then deny it during the public hearing <br />process, they would still have to go through another <br />public hearing to have it taken out. <br />Councilmember Wuori noted in planning issues, cost <br />factors are not an acceptable hardship and cannot be <br />considered. <br />Motion: Quick to waive the permit requirements and <br />issue a building permit. <br />The motion failed for lack of a second. <br />• Motion/Second: Blanchard/Quick to set a public <br />hearing for Ronald Crowe for a wetland alteration <br />permit to construct a porch/deck in a wetland buffer <br />area, 8145 Long Lake Road, for November 12, 1990 at <br />7:10 PM. <br />Motion Failed <br />4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried <br />