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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 10, 2018 8 cottonwood trees. He commented he would like to table action on this item until the City had all of the necessary plans in place, and to learn if the watershed district offered the applicant a permit. City Planner Bachler commented staff was not recommending the cottonwood trees be excluded from the tree preservation plan. He reported it was common for Planning Cases to be reviewed by different government entities and noted the Planning Commissions could choose to table this request. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka noted the plans presented to the watershed district were also incomplete and explained there were questions regarding the storm basins. Chair Thompson stated she appreciated the comments from Commissioner Jones and from staff. She commented that because of the topography and the uncertainty on the wetlands she wanted to be assured the watershed district supported this project and that all information was complete. She understood that new developments were not always welcomed, but noted the City had to follow the zoning code. She questioned if staff had considered how the neighborhood would be impacted by three additional driveways. City Planner Bachler stated a traffic study was not completed and was typically only required for larger developments. Commissioner Jones moved and Commissioner Lambeth seconded a motion to table Planning Case 17-029 for a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Vacation of Easement at 3685 New Brighton Road to the February 7, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, based on the fact the Planning Commission requires further information on the proposed plans. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).