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RESOLUTION NO. 4253
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL KNOWN
AS GREENFIELD ESTATES
WHEREAS, Harstad Companies has requested approval of a
single family development proposal known as Greenfield Estates;
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WHEREAS, Harstad Companies has requested the following
in order to construct their proposed development:
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Major Subdivision (13 single family lots)
Wetland Zoning District Map Amendment
Wetland Alteration Permit
Variance from the 100 foot wetland setback
requirement
Vacation from right-of-way (ROW)
Park land dedication credit
Conditional Use Permit for working in the flood
plain; and
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WHEREAS, the documents included in Attachment A and
approved by the City Planner were received as part of this
development proposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the request for
a Major Subdivision and found that it does conform with all
applicable sections of the Mounds View Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Army Corps of Engineers and the City's
Engineering Consultant have reviewed the existing wetland
boundary and found that a discrepancy does exist in the
boundaries shown on the City's Official wetland Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approves the Wetland Zoning
District Amendment to the existing boundaries of Wetland No. 1-
19; and
WHEREAS, the Developer must meet the conditions
outlined in Chapter 48.06, Subdivisions 1, 2, and 3 in order to
obtain a wetland alteration permit; and
WHEREAS, the City's Engineering Consultant has reviewed
the development proposed with regard to Chapter 48.06,
Subdivisions 1, 2, and 3 and found that the request does meet or
exceed the requirements contingent upon the receipt of supporting
material and approval of same; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 4253
PAGE TWO OF THREE
WHEREAS, the City Council approves the Wetland
Alteration Permit based on the City Consultant Engineer's finding
that the request does meet or exceed the applicable sections of
the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested a variance from
the 100 foot wetland setback requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this request and
found that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances
which apply to this property which do not apply generally to
other properties in the same zone or vicinity and results from
lot size or shape, topography, or other circumstances over which
the owners of the property, since enactment of this Code, have
not had control; and
WHEREAS, furthermore, the City Council has found that
the request is the minimum variance which would alleviate the
hardship and does not convey certain privileges upon the
applicant that are not enjoyed by other property owners within
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approves the variance request
within the 100 foot wetland setback requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested a Conditional Use
Permit for working in a flood plain; and
WHEREAS, the City's Engineering Consultant has reviewed
the development proposal and found that there is not adverse
affect upon the flood plain; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approves the Conditional Use
Permit for filling in a flood plain; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested vacation of City-
owned right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approves the requested
vacation of right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested that property be
accepted in lieu of the Park Dedication Fee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does not accept land in lieu
of the Park Dedication fee; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 4253
PAGE THREE OF THREE
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has
reviewed the proposal and recommended approval in Resolution No.
339-92; and
WHEREAS, it is the practice of the City Council to
recommend approval or denial of a development in total.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Mounds View approves the development proposal known
as Greenfield Estates as the request does meet or exceed all
requirements for development as defined within the Mounds View
Municipal Code.
Adopted this 13th day of July, 1992.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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ATTACHMENT A
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1) City of Mounds View Planning Application
2) Applicant's letter of submittal dated October 25, 1991
3) Applicant's development request narrative dated October
25, 1991
4) Department of Natural Resources letter of comment on the
proposal dated October 3, 1991
5) Department of the Army comment on the proposal dated
November 15, 1991
6) Copies of Preliminary Plat, Grading and Drainage Plan,
Wetlands Map and utility Plan dated October 25, 1991
7) Description of proposed vacation of Right-of Way:
"The North 30.00 feet of the East 80.01 feet of the West
260.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of section 5, Township 30, Range 23, Ramsey
County, Minnesota"
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