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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting December 10, 2001 Page 13 i It is not expected that the proposed variance for reduced lot widths would not result in any of the above-cited adverse effects. It was staff's opinion that the hardship requirements were potentially satisfied, however a majority of the Planning Commission disagreed, citing the stated purpose of Chapter 1010, which is as follows: "The Council finds that wetlands within the City, as part of the ecosystem, are critical to the present and future health, safety and general welfare of the land, animals and people within the City, as well as within the Rice Creek Watershed District, that existing and potential development within the City and Rice Creek Watershed possess increasing ecological and economic problems and demands, having the effect of potentially despoiling, polluting, accelerating the aging, eliminating or negatively and irretrievably altering both the wetlands and their functions (and the processes associated therewith) which, if managed, will constitute important physical, educational, ecological, aesthetic, recreational and economic assets for existing and future residents of the community and the Rice Creek Watershed District. " The larger lot area and wider lot width requirements, the Planning Commission reasoned, was a means to preserve and protect our wetland areas as originally intended by the drafters of Chapter 1010. The one dissenting Commissioner believed that the applicant had satisfied the spirit of Chapter 1010 by platting lots all in excess of 20,000 square feet. The Planning Commission's resolution of denial is attached for the Council's reference. Recommendation: Continue the public hearing and consider testimony and documentation. If the Council believes that the Planning Commission's action was appropriate and that the findings contained in Resolution 678-01 are proper, the Council could approve version 1 of Resolution 5659, a resolution which upholds the Planning Commission denial by rejecting the applicant's appeal. if the Council finds that there is in fact sufficient hardship to justify overturning the Planning Commission's denial, the Council could approve version 2 of Resolution 5659, a resolution which approves the variance for ten reduced-width lots within the Longview Estates Major Subdivision. If the Council should have any questions about this request or the resolutions, please feel free to contact me prior to the meeting. James Ericson i Community Development Director 763-717-4021