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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 12, 2018 7 11. The proposed Horita Acres subdivision would have a density of approximately 1.86 units per net acre. 12. The proposed Lot 1 and Lot 2 could be developed for a single-family residential dwelling and meet the setback, lot coverage, height, and FAR requirements for the R-2 District. 13. The proposed Lot 3 would meet the lot coverage requirements for the R-2 District. 14. The existing dwelling on Lot 3 has a deck that would encroach into the proposed western side yard setback and within a drainage and utility easement. 15. The existing accessory structures on Lot 3 would meet the accessory structure setback requirements for the R-2 District. 16. Based on the submitted Tree Preservation Plan 193.5 caliper inches of new tree plantings are required based on the amount of significant tree caliper inches removed. 17. The applicant has proposed a Landscape Plan that includes 162.6 caliper inches of new tree plantings. 18. Section 1325.055 of the City Code states that replacement trees are required to be planted on the same site from which significant trees are removed, unless the City determines that the number of replacement trees exceeds the number of trees that can practically fit on the site. The City may require the additional replacement trees be planted off-site, or a fee in lieu of the off-site plantings may be collected set as the cost of materials and installation, plus ten percent. City Planner Bachler stated the Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0) of Planning Case 17-029 for a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Vacation of Easement at 3685 New Brighton Road, based on the submitted plans and findings of fact in the March 12, 2018 Report to the City Council, as amended by the following nineteen (19) conditions of approval. Since the Planning Commission review of this application on February 7, the applicant has submitted a revised Landscape Plan that includes additional tree plantings and reduces the tree replacement deficiency. Staff has updated the recommended condition number 12 based on this. 1. The Preliminary Plat approval shall be contingent upon City Council approval of the request to vacate a portion of the existing easement for the City lift station on the proposed Lot 2. 2. The project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 3. A Development Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The Development Agreement shall be executed prior to execution of the Final Plat. 4. The Developer shall submit a park dedication fee in the amount of$13,000, subject to the approval of the City Council. The park dedication fee shall be submitted prior to the execution of the Final Plat. 5. The Developer shall provide the City with a copy of the approved Rice Creek Watershed District Permit prior to the execution of the Final Plat by the City. 6. The developer shall file the Final Plat with the Ramsey County Recorder and provide the City with a recorded copy within sixty(60) days of approval. 7. The proposed project may require permits, including, but not limited to, MPCA-NPDES, Rice Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Department of Health, MPCA- Sanitary Sewer Extension, Ramsey County and City Right of Way, and City Grading and Erosion Control