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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 8, 2018 3 Zoning: 3385 Snelling Avenue: R-1 – Single-Family Residential 3401 Snelling Avenue: R-1 – Single-Family Residential 3411 Snelling Avenue: R-1 – Single-Family Residential Current Lot Sizes: 3385 Snelling Avenue: 39,596 square feet 3401 Snelling Avenue: 18,700 square feet 3411 Snelling Avenue: 22,699 square feet Topography: There is significant topography variation across the three properties. The highest point on the site is approximately 916 feet on 3401 Snelling Avenue. The site slopes down to the east to an elevation of approximately 906 feet along Snelling Avenue, and slopes down to the west to an elevation of approximately 880 feet along Lake Johanna. City Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area and the Plan Evaluation. Staff offered the following Findings of Fact for review: 1. The properties at 3385, 3401, and 3411 Snelling Avenue North are located in the R-1 – Single-Family Residential Zoning District. 2. The Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan designates the properties at 3385, 3401, and 3411 Snelling Avenue North as LDR – Low Density Residential. 3. The properties at 3401 and 3411 Snelling Avenue North are landlocked parcels without frontage on a public street. The properties are able to be accessed across an access easement located on 3385 Snelling Avenue North. 4. The current configuration of the lots was approved through a Minor Subdivision process in Planning Case #81-037. 5. The applicant has submitted an application for a Minor Subdivision for a lot consolidation that would result in the three subject properties being reconfigured for two residential lots. 6. The property at 3385 Snelling Avenue North has an existing single-family residential dwelling that is proposed to remain. 7. The applicants have stated that they intend to develop the proposed Parcel 2 for a new single-family residential dwelling. 8. The proposed division will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to adjacent tracts in the area in which the subdivision tract is located. City Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Jones opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Lambeth asked if the 3401 address would cease to exist.