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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—March 9,201 l 4 3.A. Planning Case 11-004; Concept Plan Review; Pulte Development Group; 4500 Snelling Avenue North—Not a Public Hearing(continued) • City Planner Beekman stated the delineated wetlands are protected. The wetlands are delineated by vegetation. The City could choose to protect the wetlands beyond the point of delineation. Under the current proposal there is no buffer between the delineated line and where the grading and construction will take place Commissioner Modesette asked if the community would understand that the wetlands would need to remain in its natural state and could not be altered. She suggested the City consider doing something more than placing temporary stakes in the ground to show property owners the starting points of the wetlands. City Planner Beekman stated once the plat was approved the City would not issue any building permits for the wetland areas. This would ensure no sheds or other structures would be constructed in the wetlands. She also explained there are several ways the City could communicate to the residents about not disturbing the wetlands and where this area is. Chair Larson suggested Mr. McDaris provide sample building materials for the Planning Commission to review at the April 6, 2011, meeting. He also stated he would like to know the average valuation for the surrounding neighborhoods so that the $400.000 valuation for this neighborhood can be compared to the surrounding area. Chair Larson asked for clarification regarding the lot layout for lot 10. City Planner Beekman stated that as the original owner sold off parcels of land there were several odd shaped parcels remaining. The exact reason for this particular parcel is not known. The shape suggests the original owner may have thought this area may be needed for a road or trail. Commissioner Scott asked if a small structure could be built on the section of lot 10 that is in between the neighboring properties. City Planner Beekman stated that the size of this section of property does allow for a structure to be built there. Commissioner Scott suggested Pulte Group look at redefining the properties and removing the section of land that is between the neighboring two lots and splitting this between these two properties. This way the owner of lot 10 would not be able to construct a building in between two homes. Commissioner Thompson asked if there had been any discussions regarding an area the City could use for park or green space. City Planner Beekman stated there is not a strong interest for the City to take on additional park land at this time. The Parks Department is more interested in trails to connect the existing parks so the current parks are used more.