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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—APRIL 4, 2001 9 The land surveyor also pointed out that the plat did not show or dedicate the Ponding and Utility Easement that was created in 1998 for the pond located in the northwest corner of the plat. Staff researched this issue and found that that City did not complete the filing procedures for the easement when the Welsh Development was completed. Therefore, the City would need to complete this procedure for it to show up on the plat. This would be best done during the time when the applicant returned to the City with a preliminary plat to consolidate all parcels for development. Otherwise, the Ponding and Utility Easement would need to be going through the same vacation and dedication procedures as the road easements were currently. The land surveyor also asked if the sixty-foot right-of-way for Gateway Boulevard would be sufficient for the area development. The City Engineer stated that the right-of-way might need to be expanded, depending on the location of the trail dedication, at the time of development. This was not an issue that needed to be dealt with at this time, but when the applicant returned for preliminary platting (consolidating) of all of the properties pertaining to the proposed development. Ms. Chaput stated the final plat and vacation of easements had also been thoroughly discussed with the City Attorney who had not identified any particular issues at this time. Ms. Chaput presented the Commission's options for consideration of this application and advised that Staff recommended approval of Planning Case #01-09, final plat of the property located in the Northeast quadrant of I-694 and I-35W, with six conditions as outlined in the staff report. Chair Baker closed the public hearing at 8:46 p.m. Commissioner Duchenes asked if there should be some memorialization of this in the land documents filed. Ms. Chaput stated she would check with the City Attorney regarding this. Commissioner Duchenes moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to recommend approval of Planning Case #01-09, Chesapeake Companies, I-35W and I-694, Northeast Quadrant, Final Plat/Vacation of Easement, based on the following findings: 1. Dedication or conveyance of the storm water pond easement over Lot 1, Block 1 by the applicant; 2. Land dedication to the City as a requirement of the platting process will be addressed when the properties are being replatted at the final PUD stage; 3. Blocks 1, 2 and 3 of Lot 1 will not be developed separately as it is the understanding of the City that all parcels will be consolidated through an additional platting process, and this be memorialized in the real estate record along with the recording of the plat; 4. The final plat must be recorded with the County within sixty (60) days after the date of approval, otherwise it shall be considered void; 5. Following recording, the applicant shall provide the City with a tracing and three (3) prints of the final plat, showing evidence of the recording. 6. Land ties at any MnDOT monuments located in the field should be shown on the plat. The motion carried unanimously(7-0).