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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JULY 24, 2017 7 1. The property at 1224 Amble Road is located in the LDR — Low Density Residential Land Use District and the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. 2. The applicant has submitted an application for a Minor Subdivision to split the existing property into two (2) lots. 3. The property is properly guided and zoned for the development of an additional single family dwelling. 4. The request proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner as a single-family dwelling. 5. The owner of the platted lot to be divided has filed with the zoning administrator a registered land survey of the lot to be divided. 6. The parcels resulting from the division meet all of the minimum requirements specified for the R-1 District. 7. The proposed division will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to adjacent tracts in the area in which the subdivision tract is located. Senior Planner Bachler indicated a full evaluation of Planning Case 17-016 was presented to the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on July 5, 2017. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed Minor Subdivision. The Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case 17-016 for a Minor Subdivision at 1224 Amble Road, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans in the July 24, 2017, Report to the City Council, as amended by the following seven conditions: 1. The applicant shall record the Minor Subdivision with Ramsey County and a copy shall be provided to the City within 180 days of the City's approval. 2. The applicant shall record the drainage and utility easements as shown on the submitted survey with Ramsey County and a copy shall be provided to the City within 180 days of the City's approval. 3. The park dedication fee of $6,500 shall be due at the time of Building Permit application. 4. Monument stakes shall be installed to demarcate the property line between Parcel A and Parcel B. 5. A Building Permit shall be required for the new dwelling on Parcel B. 6. A Tree Preservation Plan shall be required as part of the Building Permit application for the new dwelling on Parcel B. 7. Any extension of City services for Parcel B shall subject to approval by the City Engineer and all associated costs shall be the responsibility of the applicant. Mayor Grant asked if Park Dedication fees were charged throughout the metro area. Senior Planner Bachler reported Park Dedication fees were a common tool used by all cities. He provided further comment on the City's Park Dedication fee. Mayor Grant requested further information on the City's recent lot splits. Senior Planner Bachler explained the City has only had one request for a minor subdivision at 1401 County Road E in recent years. He indicated the last lot splits were completed in 2005-06 and noted Park Dedication fees were charged in each case based on the land value and ranged from $3,797 to $6,276 per lot.