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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 12, 2018 13 City Planner Bachler commented the width of Lot 2 at the building pad area was only 66 feet, which was less than the 85 foot requirement. He explained the 85-foot width requirement was taken at the 40-foot setback from the front property line and at this location, the lot met the City's lot width requirement. Mayor Grant stated he has walked every street in the City and he understood the City had a wide variety of lot sizes and shapes. He commented this was caused by railroads, wetlands and roadways. He indicated this Lot 2 was not so different than other lots in the City. Councilmember Holden requested further information on the traffic concerns. City Planner Bachler reported the City can require a traffic study for any subdivision and in this case a traffic impact study was not required due to the fact only two additional single family lots were being created. Mayor Grant commented there was a newer development with three lots on the other side of Thom Drive that backed up to the railroad. He asked if a traffic study was completed for this development. City Planner Bachler stated he did not know if a traffic study was completed. Councilmember McClung questioned the width of Thom Drive and asked if this roadway was marked for no parking. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka indicated Thom Drive was 26 or 28 feet in width and noted the roadway was not marked for no parking. Councilmember Holden commented that Thom Drive was only 21 feet in some places. Councilmember McClung asked if a fire truck could drive down Thom Drive if a car were parked on the street. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained staff could investigate this further. Councilmember Scott noted for the record one of the residents that lives in the newer development on Thom Drive was dissatisfied with how his lot had been graded. This resident envisioned the two new lots would be even more severe than his lot. Councilmember Holden stated she did not like the proposed subdivision because the lot were laid out for maximum development. She commented that while this wasn't against the law, it wasn't pleasing. Mayor Grant indicated he wished fewer trees were being removed from the property. He was pleased the developer had reduced the deficiency from 101 inches to 31 inches. Councilmember Holden explained that even though she did not like the proposed subdivision, there was no reason for her not to support the request.