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~- - - Mounds View City Council January 12, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 15 Ma or Linke indicated he was su estin the two to one tree replacement. Y gg g Council Member Stigney indicated there is no written wording within the City to require two to one replacement. Mr. Kuhl of 5176 Longview said he believes the Minnesota Wetland Regulations do suggest, if not regulate, two to one replacement. Mayor Linke explained that is wetland replacement but that is not replacement of the trees. Mr. Kuhl indicated that in 1974 residents came to a different Council because there was a commercial development proposed on Silver Lake Road with the utility entrances on Longview and residents had 485 signatures that said please do not do that. And, at that time, there was a Ramsey County Greenspace Group and that is why Ms. Koziak understood this ground was not to be touched. He then said that there is also an easement on the west side of Longview for an interpark trail and suggested the City look into it. Council Member Quick asked for a review of any added conditions. Council Member Gunn indicated she agreed with Council Member Marty that the City is not . thrilled with this but the conditions that are listed will control whether or not this is a doable development. Ms. Koziak asked if the hydrology report refers to the ability of the ground to support the home. Mayor Linke indicated that the soil boring test would determine whether the soils could support a home. Jonathon Thomas of 8040 Groveland Road indicated he has a background in these types of projects and, if the citizens petition the Planning Commission and City Council to reconsider the variance on the other project, could the plan be revised by the developer. Mayor Linke indicated the developer can do whatever he wants. Mr. Thomas commented that if the only reason the plan was denied was because of the 125 foot lot requirements, if petitioned, the City could reconsider. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6145, a Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Longview Estates Major Subdivision. Council Member Stigney commented that based upon the developer following the requirements of the City Code there is no basis for denying the preliminary plat approval. • Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.