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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 8 <br /> <br />Hearing no comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. <br /> <br />Councilmember Thomas addressed the citizens’ concerns. She stated she does not believe the <br />vacation of the easement dramatically changes where the house will be located. She stated the <br />request is reasonable and will not cause any problem to adjoining property. She stated she does <br />not understand the concern. <br /> <br />Councilmember Gunn asked about the setback from the road. Director Ericson replied the <br />building does meet the 30-foot minimum setback requirement He noted that most of the homes <br />are setback 30-35 feet. <br /> <br />Councilmember Flaherty noted that the property must be graded properly. Director Ericson <br />replied that the area will not need additional grading and the vacation will serve as a walkout <br />area. He stated that the builders would ensure that it is at least 100 feet from the high-water <br />level. He stated after the vacation is completed, the City has requested developer will submit a <br />as-built plan showing correct grading. <br /> <br />Mayor Marty asked who has paid for the engineering firms. Director Ericson replied that the <br />developer has paid for the engineering consulting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Stigney asked if curb appeal would be harmed with the home set back further <br />than the others. He mentioned that the home on Lot Five would be setback 40 feet rather than <br />the 30 feet. Director Ericson noted that the garage is being set out in front of the house and will <br />be somewhat different because of the issues surrounding it being a handicapped-accessible home. <br />He stated there are not sufficient differences in the home that will degrade the value of other <br />homes. <br /> <br />Dave Regal, of Dave Regal Construction, explained the house is setback an additional five feet <br />because the driveway is too steep for a wheelchair. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/FLAHERTY. To waive the reading and adopt Ordinance 777, <br />an Ordinance Vacating Part of a Drainage and Utility Easement Associated with Lot 5, Hidden <br />Hollow and approving publication. (ROLL CALL VOTE) <br /> <br />MARTY – AYE <br />STIGNEY – AYE <br />GUNN – AYE <br />FLAHERTY – AYE <br />THOMAS – AYE <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 774, an Ordinance Amending <br />Chapters 701 and 1106 of the Mounds View Municipal Code Relating to Dog <br />Kennels (ROLL CALL VOTE) <br />