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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 28, 2016 4 Section 1150.04 of city code, which requires that requests for subdivision meet the required dimensions in order to be eligible for division. Interim City Planner Zweber reviewed the Plan Evaluation and offered the following Findings of Fact: 1. The property at 1401 County Road E is located in the LDR-Low Density Residential Land Use District and the R-1 Single Family Residential zoning district; 2. The property is properly guided and zoned for the development of an additional single family home; 3. The land was previously approved for such subdivision by the Arden Hills City Council in 1979; 4. The request proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner(as a single-family home); 5. The need for the variance to lot size and minor subdivision requirements are not due to circumstances created by the property owner; 6. The variances, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; 7. Economic considerations are not the primary reason for the request for the variances; 8. Adequate access to sunlight will be maintained; 9. The requested variances meet the standard of practical difficulty; 10. The proposed use of land is consistent with the purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan,the zoning code, and is consistent with the surrounding land uses; 11. The proposed minor subdivision request meets all other applicable standards of city code. Interim City Planner Zweber stated the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval (6-0) of Planning Case 16-023 for the Lot Width and Zoning Regulations Variances and the Minor Subdivision at 1401 W County Road E, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the November 9, 2016, Report to the Planning Commission, as amended by the following two conditions: 1. Approval of a 5-foot variance to lot width, and a variance to the requirement that minor subdivisions comply with all zoning requirements. 2. The applicant shall record the Minor Subdivision and drainage and utility easements with Ramsey County within 180 days if the City's approval and a copy of the recording shall be provided to the City. Councilmember Holmes asked if a park dedication fee should be charged for minor subdivision. Interim City Planner Zweber recommended a third condition be added to the Resolution requiring the applicant to pay $5,300 in park dedication fees for the new lot that would be created. Councilmember Holden asked if a park dedication fee was charged to the three lots (Lots 1, 2 and 5)that were sold and recorded in 1979. Interim City Planner Zweber was uncertain and would have to investigate this matter further. Mayor Grant commented Lot 3 has a house on it and questioned when this lot was recorded.