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______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 5, 2017 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2017\PC 17-017 - 3417 Lake Johanna Blvd & 3420 Fairview Ave - Minor Subdivision and Variance\Memos_Reports_17-017 Page 10 of 12 Recommendation Although creating a nonconforming lot is generally discouraged, in this case the applicant is proposing a lot line adjustment that will bring the existing nonconforming parcel at 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard closer to conformance with the R-2 District requirements. The lot line adjustment will result in the property meeting the minimum lot area requirement for this district, which it currently does not. Several properties in this neighborhood, including 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard, were developed as cabins on relatively narrow lots. This presents significant challenges as property owners look to redevelop property for more modern homes. Staff is supportive of the requested reduction in landscape lot area given the dimensions of the property and the need for a longer access drive to reach the buildable portion of the lot. One of the main reasons the City has established landscape lot area requirements is to help manage stormwater and ensure excess runoff does not negatively impact adjacent properties. The applicants have proposed installing a private storm sewer drain along the south side of the property that would capture stormwater runoff from the driveway area and divert it to the east side of the property away from the adjacent dwelling to the south. Based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-017 for a Minor Subdivision and Variance for a lot line adjustment at 3420 Fairview Avenue and 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this request, staff is recommending the following nine (9) conditions be included with the approval: 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. Monuments or stakes shall be installed to demarcate the new side property line between 3420 Fairview Avenue and 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard. 3. A Grading and Erosion Control Permit shall be required prior to construction of the new dwelling at 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard. 4. If required, the applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the Rice Creek Watershed District Permit for the new dwelling at 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard. 5. A Building Permit shall be required for the new dwelling at 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard. 6. A Tree Preservation Plan shall be required as part of the Building Permit application for the new dwelling at 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard. 7. The applicant shall provide a private storm sewer drain on the property at 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard to capture stormwater runoff from the driveway area and divert it away from the adjacent dwelling to the south. 8. If required, the applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the Ramsey County and/or Rice Creek Watershed District Permit for the private storm sewer shown on the south side of the proposed dwelling at 3417 Lake Johanna Boulevard. 9. The existing shed located on 3420 Fairview Avenue shall be removed.