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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 9, 2011 3 <br /> <br />3.A. Planning Case 11-004; Concept Plan Review; Pulte Development Group; 4500 Snelling <br />Avenue North – Not a Public Hearing (continued) <br /> <br />Commissioner Hames asked what changes were made on the corner of Keithson Drive <br />since the community meeting. She also asked if this development would require a park <br />dedication fee. <br /> <br />Mr. McDaris stated the street was rounded out but he could not say if extra boulevard had <br />been added. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman explained all subdivisions within the City require a park <br />dedication. This component could be 10 percent of the value of the project, 10 percent of <br />the land, or a combination of these. There are set rules the City must follow regarding <br />the use of these funds. The funds can only be used to expand or maintain the City’s <br />Parks. The City has not finalized the park dedication component with the applicant and <br />the Parks and Recreation Committee will be discussing this at the next meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. McDaris stated Rice Creek Watershed would need to review the drainage on the <br />property. Rice Creek Watershed has received the preliminary plans and they should have <br />feedback regarding the plan by the April 6 Planning Commission meeting. <br /> <br />Commissioner Scott stated it would be worth looking into increasing the setbacks for the <br />wetland areas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hames asked what other restrictions could be put on the applicant if the <br />process was moved to a PUD. She also asked if the size of home that could be built on <br />the property would be different if the front yard setbacks were moved toward the street. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman explained a new set of plans would need to be done. With the <br />PUD process the City would have the flexibility to grant the setbacks that would increase <br />the wetland buffer and the City’s easement. <br /> <br />Mr. McDaris stated he would not be able to determine if the size of home would be <br />different at this time. Pulte Group would like to move forward with the plans being <br />presented at this time and not go through the PUD process. He explained Pulte Group <br />would be willing to work with the City regarding the wetland buffer and not have to go <br />through the PUD process. He explained moving the homes closer to the street would <br />change the feel of the neighborhood. The plan being proposed meets all the City’s <br />requirements and should be able to move forward. <br /> <br />Commissioner Thompson stated she would like to know what the Rice Creek Watershed <br />District has established for wetland setbacks. She also expressed concerns about the <br />drainage of the property from lot to lot. <br /> <br />Commissioner Modesette asked for clarification regarding the wetland protections for <br />delineated and non-delineated wetlands.