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Mounds View City Council May 8, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 8 • Council Member Marty stated he takes exception to any construction within 10 feet of a delineated wetland, as this is well within the 100-foot buffer zone. Mayor Coughlin inquired staff believed this lot, as it currently exists, represented a detriment to the tax base of the area, and that it is affecting the value of the surrounding properties because of its degraded state and condition. Planning Associate Ericson stated he believed this was correct. He stated the property is definitely an eyesore, and reflects negatively on the neighborhood. Mayor Coughlin indicated that the construction of a $150 to $160,000 twinhome on the lot would expand the tax base, and hopefully fulfill a dual role in terms of cleaning up the neighborhood. He added that this would increase property values as well, which would further improve the tax base. Council Member Quick stated the wetland buffer provides the Council with certain powers or privileges in that area. He inquired if the City's requirements have all been met by the contractor and with the proposed site plan. Planning Associate Ericson stated he believed they were, particularly in light of the stipulations presented in the resolution. Council Member Quick inquired if the applicant has done everything required of them in order to • meet the wetland buffer permit and Code requirements. Planning Associate Ericson stated in staff's opinion, yes. Mayor Coughlin requested clarification regarding the zoning designation of the subject property. Planning Associate Ericson stated the property is zoned R-2. Mayor Coughlin stated R-2 Zoning District allows for uses such as twinhomes and duplexes, and the R-3 District allows for townhomes. He indicated the proposed use of the property would be more residential in nature. Council Member Stigney inquired if the City has a "hold harmless" clause, in the event of future water damage to the structure or the property that it is being constructed upon. Planning Associate Ericson stated this was correct. He explained that by reference, Stipulation 12 requires that the applicant enter into a development agreement with the City, which among other things, would hold the City harmless and without any liability in the event of flooding or water damage to the improved property. Council Member Quick inquired who owned the remainder of the wetland in this area. Planning Associate Ericson stated Sunrise United Methodist Church. Ayes - 4 Nays - 1 (Marty) Motion carried. • B. Discussion of Charter Amendments /Form of Government and Resolution No.