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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 25, 2011 16 8.C. Planning Case 11-006 — Fox Ridge Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Preliminary Plat(continued) traffic impacts overall. The connection would also give the residents on Keithson Drive an alternative exit point to avoid Highway 96 if desired. Councilmember Tamble asked if homes with two frontages would be double assessed for road improvements. City Planner Beekman stated the assessment policy would address this but it is usually clear what street is considered to be the main access for a home and only one assessment would be made. Councilmember Tamble asked if the 40-foot setback could be maintained on Mr. Bartlett's property with the through street. City Planner Beekman stated the property Iine on Mr. Bartlett's property is 10-feet from the main structure and the only way to get the full 40-foot setback is to move the property line. The way the plans are, the edge of the road would be 35 feet from his home. The option to move the road slightly to the south has not been examined but may impact the wetlands. City Attorney Filla stated Mr. Bartlett's property would become a non-conforming lot. This would not be a self-created situation and variance options would depend on what was being requested; however the City would be inclined to grant a future variance if one was applied for. Councilmember Holmes asked if the connection with Keithson Drive would create an intersection. Public Works Director Maurer stated this would create a 2-legged street intersection because it is not a deflection. Councilmember Holden stated there had been issues concerning drainage brought forward at the Planning Commission meeting. She asked if these concerns had been reviewed. Public Works Director Maurer stated the submitted concept plan covers the drainage and Rice Creek Watershed is reviewing this. The City will need to review the construction plans to know how individual lots will be graded. The developer is aware of the drainage issues and what will need to be done to address these issues. The City can ensure these lots are built according to submitted and approved plans through construction observation by Staff and Inspectors. Councilmember Holden stated the wetland areas exceeded their borders this year. She asked how the City would know the water would stay in the proper areas. Public Works Director Maurer stated a certified wetland delineator had been to the site and determined the wetland boundaries. These are wetland experts and the City needs to accept their work as being accurate and reliable. He stated the development will need to properly manage all the drainage from this development as well as the drainage that comes in from the surrounding