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City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for June 29, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-010 - Minor Subdivision - 3517 Siems Court\Memos_Reports_15-010 Page 2 of 4 Plan Evaluation A full evaluation of the proposal was presented to the Planning Commission at their May 6, 2015, Regular Meeting. The staff report to the Planning Commission on this case is included in Attachment E. The proposed lots at 3517 Siems Court and 3535 Siems Court meet the underlying requirements of the R-1 District for lot area and dimensions, structure coverage, and landscape coverage. The proposal would not create any new or increase existing nonconforming setbacks for structures on either property. Subdivision Ordinance Section 1150.04 of the City Code lists the requirements for subdividing and/or consolidating previously platted property. Requirements that must be evaluated as listed under Section 1150.04 include: 1. Survey: A survey showing the existing and proposed lots. 2. Zoning Compliance: The parcels or tracts resulting from the division or consolidation, as depicted in the survey or registered land survey, shall not have an area, dimensions, or setbacks which are less than the minimum requirements specified for the zoning district in which the parcels or tracts are located in the zoning ordinance. 3. Public Welfare: It is determined that the proposed division or consolidation will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to adjacent tracts in the area in which the subdivision tract is located. 4. Conformity with the rest of the Subdivision Ordinance: The proposed division or consolidation shall conform to all requirements of the subdivision Ordinance unless given an exemption by the Planning Commission and City Council. 5. Fees: All filing fees must be paid. Additional Review City Engineer The Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed Minor Subdivision and has requested that the property owners work with the City to provide a sanitary sewer easement over the existing sewer line that crosses the two properties and a storm sewer easement over the existing utility line at the northwest corner of 3535 Siems Court. City Attorney The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed Minor Subdivision and recommended that the City request 12 foot easements centered on rear and other lot lines for utilities and drainage purposes.