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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION—JANUARY 19, 2016 6 Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that the DNR did not regulate sanitary sewer lines unless located within the ordinary high water mark. He reported that there were several large trees within the backyard that may have to be removed in order to install the new sewer lines and that the DNR has tree regulations that may require replacement of any trees removed. Councilmember Holmes requested further information on the concerns that staff encountered regarding the neighbor. Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained that the neighbor to the south was not interested in altering his sanitary sewer connection, and for this reason, the property at 3280 Sandeen Road would have to have a zig-zag connection. Councilmember Holmes asked if the applicant had spoken with the City to see if a new home could be built on his property. Mr. Nelson was comfortable with the fact that he would be able to build a new home on his property once the new sanitary sewer lines were in place and a new building pad was determined. Mayor Grant was interested in reviewing the City's building codes to see if a new conforming home could be built on this property. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that she believed that this was a good point and stated that staff could look more closely into the setbacks and potential size of a building pad for this lot if the existing home were demolished. She then discussed the City's options for the property long-term. Councilmember Holden did not support the zig-zag that would occur in the backyard and thought this would be a maintenance concern in the future. She stated that it would also be beneficial for the Council to have a recent comment from the neighbors. Mr. Nelson stated that the proposed realignment of the sanitary sewer line would allow for the highest number of trees to be saved, which was the request of his neighbors. He did not believe it would benefit a future builder to build the house so close to the street. Councilmember Holmes commented on the high cost of the realignment to the City with respect to the future maintenance of the sanitary sewer lines. Mr. Nelson was willing to work with City staff further to straighten out the lines. Acting Public Works Director Anderson indicated that the sharp angle in the new lines would still be a concern to staff. Mr. Nelson discussed the new deck his neighbor to the south had constructed noting that it was located directly over the sewer line. Mayor Grant questioned if there was any room for expansion to the back with the existing sewer line.