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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—April 6, 2011 8 3.8. Planning Case 11-006; Preliminary Plat and Comprehensive Plan Amendment; PulteGroup and Alliant Engineering; 4500 Snelling Avenue North — Public Hearing (continued) which would have a full development within two years. He clarified all the roads, water, sewer, landscaping,and utilities. Commissioner Zimmerman asked what the best method would be for protecting the wetlands and the buffer area since the City did not have regulations in place. Mr. Deer stated the wetland buffer area is an area that is hard to enforce. One method would be to have the area outlined on the plans. Other methods include having a monument along the property line; have restrictive covenants on the lots; or establish a conservation easement. Conservation easements would be recorded with the County and Pulte would include this in the information that homeowners receive and sign for. Pulte would like to have guidance on what the City would like to do before anyone moves into the development. This will ensure the necessary restrictions are provided to all the homeowners. Commissioner Hames asked how many feet from the property line the curb is for the house located at the corner of the proposed curve on Keithson Drive. City Planner Beekman stated the City right-of-way will abut the property line. The house • is located 10 feet from the property line and the edge of the road is an additional 25 feet from the property line. The City has asked that this road be moved as far to the south as possible. Chair Larson clarified the Planning Commission is advisory to the City Council and does not take into consideration the financial merits or the competency of the builder or developer and these things will not be considered when approving or disapproving the proposed development. The proposal is evaluated based on the City's Zoning Code, ordinances, statutes, and regulations. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Chair Larson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Mr. Ron Nelson, 4504 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, stated the residents on Keithson Drive have retained a lawyer and he provided a letter to the Planning Commission to have entered into the record. He requested the Planning Commission table this item and continue the public haring until the residents have had a chance to review all the reports that have been released over the last two to three days in regards to the drainage, wetland delineation, and traffic. He asked if the proposal is approved if there would be a condition added that provided for additional comments from the residents. This public M hearing may be the last chance residents have to voice their concerns over the proposed development. He provided the Planning Commission with a history and background of Keithson Drive.