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RESOLUTION NO. 03-81
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
MOTION CONCERNING REQUEST FORISUBDIVISION
CASE 47-80 (MILLER INDUSTRIAL PLAT)
WHEREAS, it is generally recognized that wetlands can consti-
tute important physical, aesthetic, recreational and economic assets
of existing and future residents of the community; and
WHEREAS, a letter dated April 2, 1980, from the Department of
Natural Resources to the subdivider, Mr. John A..Miller, indicates
that the property bounded by Minnesota Trunk Highway #10, County Road
J and Judicial Ditch #1 is a Type II wetland; and
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Comprehensive Plan states the following
under Industrial Goals and Policies: "Industrial development shall;
be prohibited on wetlands, flood plains, shoreline, and other natural
features that perform important public protection functions in.thei�
natural state."; and
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision holds a substantial portion
of the remaining wetlands in Mounds View; and
WHEREAS, the attachment to the preliminary plat entitled
"Drainage Plan" (received by the City on January 2, 1981) shows that
the existing wetlands would essentially be. eliminated through filling
if the proposed subdivision were to be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning
Commission that the following are recommended to the City Council:
ATTEST:
W. SEAL
1) That the subdivision shown on the preliminary plat
(revised 11/14/80) and attached drainage plan, received
January 2, 1981, be denied as proposed.
2) That the City Council determine which portions of the
wetlands on the cited property should be protected and
preserved in the public interest before consideration.
is given to alternative proposals.by the subdivider.
Adopted this 7th day of January, 1981, as Exhibit E.