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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 7, 2015 5 Mr. Johnson requested that the term registered land survey be changed to certificate of survey, and that the time limit be changed from 90 days to November 1, 2015. Associate Planner Bachler supported the language change regarding the survey, but noted that the City Council would make the final determination on the filing deadline. Commissioner Hames questioned the State Statute regarding lot consolidation certification. Mr. Johnson did not believe lot consolidations were governed by State Statute, but rather by local governing bodies. He believed the City’s ordinance was quite tight, as other cities allowed six to twelve months for recording. Associate Planner Bachler commented that he could review the proposed date with the City Attorney and see if there were any issues with the later filing date. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Jack Welsch, owner of the Big 10 Supper Club, discussed the history of his property and parking lot. He explained that the recent rezoning of his property required his parking lot to be asphalt. There being no additional comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Hames supported staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Jones agreed. Chair Thompson appreciated the fact that Arden Manor was willing to sell a portion of their property to the Big 10 Supper Club. Commissioner Bartel was pleased that the site had enough drainage to support the asphalt parking lot. Commissioner Zimmerman agreed that the current situation was being grandfathered in and it was unfortunate that the landscaping situation could not be improved. Commissioner Holewa stated he would like to see the site capturing more rainwater on site and not have to send it downstream. He explained that due to the lot coverage issues with the Planning Case he would not be able to provide his support. Commissioner Hames moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 14-032 for a Minor Subdivision, Lot Consolidation and Variance at 4605 Prior Avenue and 4703 U.S. Highway 10 based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the three (3) conditions in the January 7, 2015, Report to the Planning Commission, with the following amendments: changing Registered Land Survey to certified survey; that the lot consolidation be recorded on or before November 1,