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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 9, 2016 3 2) A 5-foot variance to allow Parcel B a lot width of 90 feet; and 3) A minor subdivision to allow the division of the existing parcel located at 1401 County Road E into two parcels, Parcels A and B, subject to the condition that both a variance to the minor subdivision requirements, and a variance to lot width are approved. Staff recommends that the following two (2) conditions be included with the approval: 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 of the City’s approval and a copy of the recording shall be provided to the City. Mr. Zweber reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Jones asked if the proposed property line were moved five feet to the west what type of variance would be needed. Mr. Zweber estimated that a seven-foot setback would be created requiring a three-foot variance from the 10 foot setback requirement. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. Chair Thompson questioned how many trees would be lost on the new lot. Mr. Zweber explained this issue had been discussed with the applicant and noted the trees on the lot have not been mapped. He stated the intent would be for the applicant to sell the lot to a developer who would then review the City’s tree ordinance with staff in order to have the new lot mapped. Commissioner Jones moved and Commissioner Bartel seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 16-023 that approves a five-foot variance to lot width and a variance to the requirement that minor subdivisions comply with all zoning requirements on the property located at 1401 County Road E based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the November 9, 2016, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).