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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 10, 2018 17 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). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Draft 2018 Work Plan City Planner Bachler stated the City Council will be asking the Planning Commission to join them for a joint Work Session in early 2018 to discuss the Work Plan for the upcoming year. To assist in that discussion, staff would like the Planning Commission to provide input on topics that might be addressed at this meeting. While the Council will make the final determination as to the goals and priorities for the coming year, it will be useful for them to have input from the Planning Commission. City Planner Bachler reported the Planning Commission differs from the City’s other committees and commissions in that the purpose and scope of the Commission’s work is largely determined by State Statute. The majority of the Planning Commission work plan is dedicated to continuing the work of evaluating and providing recommendations on land use applications, zoning code amendments, and other planning related items that come before the City. City Planner Bachler explained the City began work on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan in March 2017 and the Planning Commission has provided input throughout the update process. The Comprehensive Plan is expected to be completed in early 2018. The Planning Commission is