4C Minor Subdivision, Lot Consolidation, and Rezoning for a City Owned Parcel, PID #22 30 23 42 0007, and 1330 Indian Oaks Circle

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Commissioner Holewa inquired whether th� procedure is different for fences. Ms. Beekman stated that it is, and it is a lot Iess expensive. She stat�d that the applicant would submit a sketch, locating where the property lines are, a�d it would be veri�ied by aerials. She stated that their aerials show the actual property lines. She added that, in addition, an on-site drawing would be required. Commissianer Thompson inquired whether the City has the appropriate resources or staffing to go out to look at properties. Chair Larson replied that, when the lot is platted, the corner pins are installed. He stated that the property owners can usually find the carner pins. Comrnissioner Thompson inquired whether the City has enough siaff. Ms. Beekman replied that that was noi something they have ideniified as a prablem. She staied ihat she does site visits as part of her job. She added that the aerials provided by Ramsey County are an invaluable resource, as far as identifying where tiie actual property lines are. Cornmissioner Sand inquired if the remedy was to have the owner remove the pool, would there be an option for a different remedy. Ms. Beekman replied that this situation is unique -- there k�as never been a sirnilar case. The City wauld be open to other alternatives. Chair Larson stated that there are some cities that have mandatory teardown rules. Commissioner Holewa stated that, when you Iook at the survey, it wouid have been clear, when the homeowner applied for a permit for the sunroom addition thai ihe poal and fence were encroaching on City property. Ms. Beekman stated that is when it was discovered. Discussion ensued. Chair Larson stated that a Motion would include minor snbdivision, lot consolidation and rezoning. Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Cammissioner Modesette, to recommend approval of Planning Case #08-019; Minar Subdivision, Lot Consolidation, and Rezaning; 1330 Indian Oaks Circle, City of Arden Hills, subj ect io the conditians of the Planning Commission at their August 6, 2008 xneeiing. The motion carried unanimausly (6-0).