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lt ,-ARQEN HILLS Approved: November 12, 2019 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 21, 2019 5:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the City Council Work Session at 5:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Dave McClung, Fran Holmes, and Steve Scott Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault, Finance Director Gayle Bauman, Community Development Manager/City Planner Mike Mrosla, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Senior Engineering Technician David Swearingen, Associate Planner Joe Hartmann, Deputy Clerk Jolene Trauba, O'Meara Construction's Brendan O'Meara and Barry O'Meara, and Ramsey County Public Works Project Manager Rachel Broughton 1. AGENDA ITEMS A. 3246 New Brighton Road Redevelopment Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated that the applicants are looking for feedback on the potential of creating four lots on the subject parcel. He noted there have been other proposals for the property. One proposal was for four lots and was denied, but three lots were approved. The property has gone into voluntary foreclosure and is in the redemption period. The applicant would like the Council's input on creating four lots with a width of 81.75 feet, City Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 85 feet. Mr. Brendan O'Meara said they are seeking a variance or PUD to allow a slightly skinnier lot width to fit four lots onto the property. They have had two neighborhood meetings to get feedback. Most concerns have been addressed; for example, the proposed plan has staggered front setbacks. Another concern was making sure the homes were in keeping the neighborhood. Materials, products and style of home in the neighborhood are no longer being used or built, but they can build similar size. They need to decide on acquiring the property.