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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 12, 2018 2 Tim Graff, 3753 New Brighton Road, commented on the lot split being proposed for the property at 3685 New Brighton Road. He explained his family moved to Arden Hills two and a half years ago after searching for a property with wide open spaces. He stated his family loves their property and home as it is surrounded by woods, wildlife and wetland. He feared the new homes would impact the surrounding wetlands. He indicated he opposed the proposed lot split as it would take away from the neighborhood for the gain of a few. He reported there were a large number of children in his neighborhood and he requested the Council consider installing a trail or sidewalk segment to Perry Park along New Brighton Road. Lastly, he expressed concern with the speed of traffic along New Brighton Road. ! Mayor Grant explained Arden Hills has a Parks and Trail Committee that sets priorities for the City's trail segments. He clarified that New Brighton Road was a County Road and not a City street. He noted the County sets the speed limit for this roadway. Council Member Holden requested staff speak with the County to see if there could be a speed reduction on New Brighton Road. She asked that a crosswalk also be considered for this roadway. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated she would speak with the County. Mayor Grant reported the Council would be reviewing the lot split request on Monday, March 12, 2018. Joe Federer, 3695 New Brighton Road, addressed the proposed lot split of 3685 New Brighton Road. He noted he sent an email to the Council regarding his concerns. He explained this lot was U-shaped and would become three lots. He expressed concern with the number of trees that would be lost from this parcel and feared how the wetlands would be impacted. He did not believe it was keeping in line with the neighborhood to have three homes on one parcel. He commented on the proposed maintenance plan for the stormwater basin and believed it was sketchy. He did not believe it was in the City's best interest to have a private homeowner responsible for maintaining and rebuilding this stormwater basin. He questioned how the basin would be rebuilt by a private party in 30 to 40 years when it failed. He reported 78% of the trees on the lot would be removed, which would dramatically impact the site. He commented on how additional driveways along Thom Drive would increase traffic and could become a safety concern. He encouraged the Council to not support the proposed lot split. Mayor Grant stated for the record he received Mr. Federer's email. Ivan Gilbert, 3707 New Brighton Road, stated he wanted to address the Council regarding the proposed lot split at 3685 New Brighton Road. He indicated the real concern he had was with the 1 fact the property owner had already sold one of the lots prior to the lot split even being approved by the City of Arden Hills. He questioned if the concerns being voiced by the neighbors would even be heard. City Attorney Jamnik reported it was not uncommon for developers to offer options or purchase agreements that were conditioned on a plat being approved. He explained a closing or transfer on the property could not occur until the subdivision was approved by the City. He advised any monies exchanged for the proposed purchase would be at the risk of the Purchaser.