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(;h~drpcrson Nixt asked if Mr. Gordon was saying the map is not complete. He asked how they <br />bridge thc gap between the wetlands that are not on the map with the ordinance. <br /> <br />Co~nmissioncr Johnson indicated he takes exception with the ordinance saying the City will <br /> wetlands. He stated the City does not need an ordinance to do what they need to <br /> <br />Mr. (;ord~m indicated the wetland conservation act puts everyone on notice that if there is a <br />we[land tbcrc are certain things you need to do. <br /> <br />;ommissioncr .Iohnson indicated if the ordinance says any property undertaking development in <br /> city has to comply with the ordinance it would be better. <br /> <br />stated that is what the ordinance says. <br /> <br />( iota missioner Johnson indicated it needs to be more straightforward. <br /> <br />Chairpc~'son Nixt commented that he assumes they will cross-reference this with the subdivision <br /> zoning ordinances. <br /> <br />Mr. (k>rdon agreed that it would be, and it states that in 9.26.05. <br /> <br />(i<m~missioncr Johnson commented that it does not say if you are subdividing a lot after this <br />ot'dinance is in effect you have to submit this information. <br /> <br />Mr. (io,don stated that is ahnost too basic; you have to do it according to the Wetland <br />('onscrvalion Act. <br /> <br />(. :hairperson Nixt agreed it needs to be said, specifying after the effective date of the ordinance. <br />I lc slaied what this will leave out is platted lots with no currently building permit. <br /> <br />Mr. (iord~m indicated there are triggered events where this would go into effect, and would <br />il-ic[ttdc platted lots that have not been developed. He stated this goes down to the level of <br />g,ading, so it' you need a grading permit you would have to get a wetland evaluation. He added <br />that b; really the only retroactive trigger for lots of record. He stated trying to do this <br />r(:tmactivcly on lots created five years ago is challenging. He indicated the Environmental Policy <br />'laM< Fo,ce proposed an educational process to teach those landowners the implications of <br />clevclol)nlcnt. <br /> <br />(:hal,person Nixt called lbr a short recess at 9:43 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:47 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson asked if section 9.26.02 Subd 2 is necessary. <br /> <br />Mr. (ic, don indicated it is necessary, but maybe is more reflective in the findings and intentions <br />~;eclion. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/April 21, 2005 <br /> Page 21 of 23 <br /> <br /> <br />