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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—March 9,201 l 3 3.A. Planning Case 11-004; Concept Plan Review; Pulte Development Group: 4500 .Snelling • Avenue North—Not a Public Hearing(continued) Commissioner Hames asked what changes were made on the corner of Keithson Drive since the community meeting. She also asked if this development would require a park dedication fee. Mr. McDaris stated the street was rounded out but he could not say if extra boulevard had been added. City Planner Beekman explained all subdivisions within the City require a park dedication. This component could be 10 percent of the value of the project_ 10 percent of the land, or a combination of these. There are set rules the City must follow regarding the use of these funds. The funds can only be used to expand or maintain the City's Parks. The City has not finalized the park dedication component with the applicant and the Parks and Recreation Committee will be discussing this at the next meeting. Mr. McDaris stated Rice Creek Watershed would need to review the drainage on the property. Rice Creek Watershed has received the preliminary plans and they should have feedback regarding the plan by the April 6 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Scott stated it would be worth looking into increasing the setbacks for the wetland areas. • Commissioner Haines asked what other restrictions could be put on the applicant if the process was moved to a PUD. She also asked if the size of home that could be built on the property would be different if the front _yard setbacks were moved toward the street. City Planner Beekman explained a new set of plans would need to be done. With the PUD process the City would have the flexibility to grant the setbacks that would increase the wetland buffer and the City's easement. Mr. McDaris stated he would not be able to determine if the size of home would be different at this time. Pulte Group would like to move forward with the plans being presented at this time and not go through the PUD process. He explained Pulte Group would be willing to work with the City regarding the wetland buffer and not have to go through the PUD process. He explained moving the homes closer to the street would change the feel of the neighborhood. The plan being proposed meets all the City_ 's requirements and should be able to move forward. Commissioner Thompson stated she would like to know what the Rice Creek Watershed District has established for wetland setbacks. She also expressed concerns about the drainage of the property from lot to lot. Commissioner Modesette asked for clarification regarding the wetland protections for delineated and non-delineated wetlands.