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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – February 7, 2018 6 Commissioner Dixon questioned if there were any costs to the City with regard to the lift station. City Planner Bachler stated the City would incur ongoing maintenance costs for the lift station over time. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported the developer would be responsible if any damage were to occur to the lift station during construction. She explained the majority of the equipment for the lift station was underground. She stated the concerns regarding the lift station could be addressed in the Development Agreement. Further discussion ensued regarding Rice Creek Watershed approval and maintenance of the stormwater basins. Commissioner Jones questioned if the required maintenance would be done quarterly, every six months or yearly. City Planner Bachler explained the property owner would be required to inspect the basins annually. If this was not done in accordance with the Rice Creek Watershed Permit, notice would be given of the deficiency and steps may be taken to correct the deficiency. In addition, the property owner would be responsible for covering the expenses to maintain the facilities. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Ivan Gilbert, 3707 New Brighton Road, expressed concern with the fact that the owner of Lot 1 would be responsible for the maintenance of the storm basins. He questioned who would be responsible if this lot never sold. He encouraged the Planning Commission to hear the concerns of the neighbors regarding this development and not approve the request. Joe Federer, 3695 New Brighton Road, commented on how this development would injure his property and home. He indicated he sent a lengthy email to the Commission addressing his concerns. He stated after speaking with a hydrologist, the proposed basins were not put in the correct place, but rather where they would fit. He noted he spoke with the Rice Creek Watershed District as well and explained the cost to maintain this basin would be $30,000 to $50,000 to replace once it fails. He explained these basins are typically owned by municipalities and not homeowners. He discussed the proposed lot sizes and noted they were quite a bit smaller than the adjacent properties. He encouraged the Commission to keep the lot sizes more closely aligned with the existing neighborhood. He commented on the lift station and discussed how the easement location was relocated after recent reconstruction on this structure. He noted 78% of the trees on this property would be removed if this development were to go through and noted the diseased trees should not be considered for salvaged caliper inches. He recommended staff review the tree numbers more closely. Richard Kotoski, Coldwell Banker Burnett, explained he was working with Tim Horita to market and sell his lots.