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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 22, 2020 9 Finance Director Bauman stated delinquent utility amounts are certified to Ramsey County quarterly. A list of utility accounts with a delinquent balance was compiled and notices dated May 15, 2020 were mailed. The City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the respective properties. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2020-025 – Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). B. Resolution 2020-026 – Approving Variance and Preliminary Plat – Planning Case 20-003 – Ecko Estates – 3246 New Brighton Road Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated the Subject Property is approximately 3.12 acres in size and is comprised of the decommissioned Lake Johanna Fire Station No.1 building, a detached garage, and parking areas. The Applicant is proposing to demolish the existing vacant fire station and then subdivide the Subject Property into four (4) owner occupied single-family residential lots. This would require a re-platting of the Subject Property. The Applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the minimum lot width of the re-platted lots from the ordinance requirement of 85 feet to 81.75 feet. Further comment was provided on the Variance Findings of Fact. Staff reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case 20-003 with 5-2 vote. A motion to adopt Resolution 2020-026 approving the Variance and associated Preliminary Plat for Planning Case 20-003 at 3246 New Brighton Road, based on the findings of facts, the submitted plans, and as amended by the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. The applicant shall submit a park dedication fee in the amount of $26,000, subject to the approval of the City Council. The park dedication fee shall be submitted prior to the execution of the Final Plat. 3. Preliminary Plat approval shall expire six months from the date of the City Council approval unless the Final Plat has been approved by the City Council and recorded with Ramsey County or a time extension granted by the City Council. 4. A Letter of Credit in the amount of 125 percent of the cost of materials and installation for the required replacement tree plantings shall be provided prior to the issuance of any development permits. The Letter of Credit shall be valid for two full years from the date of installation of the replacement trees. 5. Prior to the issuance of a Grading and Erosion Control permit the Applicant shall work with the City to locate the additional eighty-seven (87) caliper inches of replacement trees on the site or on the adjacent properties to the north and south of subject property. If the replacement tree plantings cannot be reasonably accommodated on the site, the City can work with the applicant to find off-site locations for the plantings or require that a fee in lieu of the plantings be provided. 6. The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the approved Rice Creek Watershed District Permit prior to the issuance of any development permits.