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e. The review and approval of a building permit consistent with the approved plans and variance. The parcel was created in 1985. The MnDNR has found that the wetland is not protected or regulated by MnDNR, but by the Rice Creek Watershed. Member Traynor asked why the property was not protected by the DNR (governed by Rice Creek and Shoreland Ordinance). Does the City have authority to approve? (yes). Deb Bloom reported that Rice Creek has approved the application. The applicant found the staff presentation adequate and accurate. Kenneth Lancaster, adjoining neighbor, asked for details of the wetland and setbacks adjacent to his property. He does not object to a structure on the site. The site does need relief so that water can move along or through the site. Deb Bloom explained the original drainage ditch which then was contained in a pipe. The north portion of the lot will drain to the street. The gutters could be directed to the street. The applicants will be deepening the basin, increasing the storage, and allowing more wildlife habitat. A new management plan is being completed for this area. The amount of water moving south (towards Lancaster) will decrease. Member Stone asked how the basin will be deepened. Deb Bloom said the deepening will be localized but will not solve the entire system plan. Thomas Paschke explained the proposed setbacks. There is flexibility on the site with a ten foot setback from the wetland. Chair Duncan asked for clarification of staff recommendations on the wetland setbacks. Deb Bloom explained the meander of the wetland edge. Robert Fairenochi, 1892 Glueck Lane, who originally sold the lot, noted that in 1985 the applicant, the Council and the Watershed agreed on the lot division. He approved of the proposal. Member Bakeman stated she is concerned about a ten foot setback to a wetland, which requires a 40 foot variance. She prefers a larger setback from the wetlands. Member Traynor asked if the concern was on the wetland or the proposed structure. Member Bakeman stated it was concern for the impacts on the wetland such as runoff, fertilizer in the wetland, high water. She said the depth could be changed to accommodate the wetland volume. Member Stone said she was less concerned with setback from water's edge than by the management of the setback area (a best management practice). Chair Duncan noted that the pond will be an asset. It will be deepened. Member Bakeman asked if a landscape plan could be added as a condition of the approval - a commitment to the environment. Deb Bloom suggested a "no-mow" landscape buffer strip. Thomas Paschke noted that the watershed is requiring a seeding and landscape plan to buffer/enhance the wetland. Motion: Member Duncan moved, seconded by Member Traynor, to recommend approval of a 40 foot variance to Section 1 016.06A (Structure Design Standards) of the Roseville City Code for Tim and Marcia Brucciani-Horvath, to allow construction of a principal structure, attached garage and other site improvements on the vacant parcel lying on the south side of North Gluek Lane, based on the findings in Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated October 2, 2002; and further, recommended conditions that the applicant provide a survey to the wetland edge from which the ten foot building setback can be measured, and staff is to work with Rice Creek Watershed and the applicant to create a landscape plan and buffer along the east boundary of the wetland. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion carried. d. Planning File 3427: Request by the City of Roseville to correct (make compliant to previous City Council action) the land use designation and zoning of property at 1125 Garden Avenue and 1813 Lexington Avenue. Chair Duncan opened the hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke provide a summary of the project report dated September 4 2002.