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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 25, 2011 18 8.C. Planning Case 11-006 — Fox Ridge Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Preliminary Plat(continued) - Councilmember Holmes stated Lot 10 on Block 1 has a section of property that is in between two other homes. This piece of land is not large enough to build a home on but is large enough for the property owner to build a shed or secondary garage. This would then be located between two homes. She asked if this had been discussed with the developer. City Planner Beekman stated the land exists and there is really nothing that can be done with it. The applicants may choose to sell this piece of property to the adjacent landowners in a private sale. This would not involve the City. Councilmember Tamble asked what the home values are for homes on a cul-de-sac versus those on through streets. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to extend the meeting to 11:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimous) 5-0 . Mr. Peterson stated the lot values are based on the ability of the home to have a full walk-out - basement or not. A home with a full walk-out basement and on a cul-de-sac end could be as much as $10,000 more. Homes without a walk-out basement and on a cul-de-sac may be worth $3,000 more than those located on a through-street. Councilmember Holmes stated Lot 10, Block 1 has several trees on the portion of land that is between the adjacent lots. She asked if this section of land could be part of the park dedication fee. City Planner Beekman stated the City Council has the discretion to determine the park dedication fee and can use it for conservation. This would come out of the cash fees that are being proposed at this time. The decision and negotiation to sell this property would be private and the City would not get involved. There is no apparent way to solve the issue with this piece of property. Councilmember Holden clarified some screening would be provided by the developer but the future homeowners may decide in the future to remove these trees. She suggested that those residents concerned about screening to plant their own trees as well. Mayor Grant stated there was a section of the property that was delineated and impacted the wetlands. He asked how this was being mitigated. City Planner Beckman stated due to the size it would be exempt from mitigation. The Rice Creek Watershed has approved this. Councilmember Holmes asked what bonds are included with this project. City Planner Beckman explained there were two sureties: one for the landscaping and one for the right-of-way and utility improvements.