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Mounds View City Council November 26, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 8 a landscaping plan and the proposed soil would interfere with his landscaping. He noted the existing tree and mailbox would not interfere with the proposed basin. He stated the right of way was public property and should not be heavily landscaped. Public Works Director DeBar stated the other concern of the homeowner was the slope of the property. He did not see this was a concern as the property had a very gradual slope. The property owner was also concerned with the cleaning, maintenance and allergens that could be produced from the basin. Public Works Director DeBar explained the cleaning and maintenance of the basin would not differ from the rest of the front yard. Staff recommended the Council deny the appeal request. Jerry Espeseth, 8005 Woodlawn Drive, presented the Council with several photos of his property. He commented he has allergies, along with other members of his family. It was his opinion this was a valid concern in his appeal against the infiltration basin. He explained he has a family member that must wear a respirator at all times when outdoors. He commented mold and shrubbery exacerbated her condition, as would the infiltration basin. Mr. Espeseth stated he was also was allergic to mold. He requested the Council reconsider his appeal and remove the planned basin from his property. He recommended the infiltration basin be located on a neighboring property. Council Member Mueller indicated the infiltration basin should assist in reducing the standing water on the neighboring property, which would assist with Mr. Espeseth's respiratory condition. Mayor Flaherty asked if the infiltration basins were known to create mold or other airborne particulate. Public Works Director DeBar apologized to Mr. Espeseth if he appeared insensitive to his mold allergies. He explained he was uncertain if mold or mildew grew in the basins. He stated the low area with standing water on Mr. Stacy's property was more of a concern. Mr. Espeseth requested the Council reconsider and approve his appeal request and place the infiltration basin on a neighboring property. Mayor Flaherty stated this appeal was the first where the homeowners' health could be negatively impacted by the infiltration basin. Council Member Hull questioned where the standing water was near this property. Public Works Director DeBar reviewed the location with the Council stating the replacement of the roadway along with the catch basins would assist in alleviating this situation. Mayor Flaherty commented the circumstances in this case were extenuating given the described medical condition and he would be in favor of accepting Mr. Espeseth's appeal. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Approve the Appeal for the property at 8005 Woodlawn Drive for Jerry Espeseth regarding the proposed Infiltration Basin in Area F of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried.