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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I hJ:U)EN lllLLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 27.1995 7 Mr. Mark Chapin of 3947 Rolling Hills Road, indicated there are two reasons to have a EA W ordered. First when there are more than 25 residents requesting a EA W, the governing unit shall order the study. Secondly, issues regarding the protected wetlands if sump pump problems arise. Mr. Chapin indicated an EA W is required if a wetland is affected. He indicated in his research, whenever a City has ordered an EA W, no court has reversed a decision of a Council to order an EAW. Mr. Chapin suggested an EA W be done, public comment be heard and then the Council will be better equipped to make a decision. Mr. Chapin indicated the attorney for the ''Neighbors of V alentine Lake", Tom Casey will contact the City Attorney to address these issues. Ms. Fran Holmes of1804 Venus Avenue, referred to the memomndum of Mr. Bergly dated March 1, 1995 regarding Planning Case #95-5 to the Council, she indicated after reviewing she felt there were issues still to address. Ms. Holmes indicated regarding the Comprehensive Plan and this project, the project is not a compatible use with the surrounding wetlands, there is not buffering for the proposed project, and also indicated the calculation for the density was incorrect. Ms. Holmes indicated concern that the street width should be 32 feet and not 26 feet. She noted concern that units 8, 9 and 10 would cross the County easement noted on the map. She felt drainage issues still need to be addressed. She indicated through a soil survey it is not recommended for developing. She stated a traffic study should be done and indicated an article from the Valentine Hills School, noted County Road E-2 to be a hazardous roadway currently, even without this proposed development. Ms. Holmes indicated did not feel the Planning Commission fully reviewed the Comprehensive Land Use Plan regarding this project. Mr. Craig Wilson of 1677 County Road F, a member of ''Neighbors of V alentine Lake" indicated he has been working with County Commissioner Wedell. He indicated Mr. Gregory Mack, Director of Parks for the County, had expressed in a letter, when the land becomes available, he would recommend the County accept it as a contribution to Ramsey County Open Space. Ms. Doris Canniff of 3946 Glenview Avenue, indicated she had not seen any "for sale" signs on the property. She indicated concern for overdevelopment. She also indicated concern for mistrust between the community and the City Council. Her desire is to remain proud of this neighborhood and does not feel this would be beneficial to this neighborhood.