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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 11, 2011 2 2. Public Inquiries/Informational (continued) Mr. Dave Bartlett, 4503 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, presented a letter from an attorney to the - City Council. This letter was also given to the Planning Commission at the April b, 2011 - meeting. He stated the Planning Commission had stated the City Code required that Keithson Drive be extended into the development. He stated that the code states, "where it is appropriate" roads shall be extended. He does not feel that this extension would be appropriate because his yard would not have the required side yard setback. He also stated that the design of the road along with the reduced setback for his yard are not safe because the road as it is currently designed would not have the required radius to fulfill the City's code. He stated he does not want to see Keithson Drive connected or extended into the Fox Ridge development. He would prefer not to have the development occur but if it does he would like to have a cul-de-sac constructed at the end of Keithson Drive. Mr. Ron Nelson, 4504 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, expressed concerns about the Pulte development including the safety on the streets, privacy, and building in the wetlands. He would like to see Keithson Drive remain a dead end street. This will eliminate the expected 100 cars per day traveling through their neighborhood. If the road is extended then the required setbacks for the corner lot will not be met and this will create additional safety problems. He also does not agree with the proposed home that would be in his back yard. This will create additional privacy issues that will make it more difficult for hire to sell his property. Also there are homes that are proposed to be too close to the wetland area. This type of development is not found anywhere else in Arden Hills and should be considered substandard. The Comprehensive Plan states the City will encourage development that will maintain property values for the neighbors and this development will not do this. Mr. Jim Clark, 4528 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, stated he has concerns about the homes being built to close to the wetlands and possible drainage and flooding issues. He does not want the residents on Keithson Drive to be held financially responsible for fixing any problems this development may cause due to the design and construction. Mr. Mark Majors, 4521 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, stated he has talked with several residents in the surrounding neighborhoods and they have also expressed concerns about the logic in this development including the property located at Block 1, Lot 10. There is a piece of this property that goes in between two other homes. He stated that additional trees for privacy should be required and the safety on the streets should be considered. There are no other developments within the City that have homes in someone's backyard, ninety degree turns on a residential road, or streets narrowing. These items need to be further addressed before this development should be approved. Mr. Mike Giel, 4534 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, stated when the developer did Keithson Drive there were mistakes made and the City returned the developer's bond before these issues could be resolved. He stated he does not want this to happen with the Pulte development and does not want the City to release the bond too early after the development is complete. Ms. Toni Tredal, 4521 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, stated residents want to make sure there is good development in Arden Hills and if Keithson Drive goes through it will be unsafe. The-traffic