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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 24, 2020 4 Associate Planner Hartmann reported Todd Hinz of Summit Design—Build LLC ("Applicant") has submitted a land use application for a Minor Subdivision to split an existing single-family lot located at 3235 Lexington Avenue into two (2) conforming single-family residential parcels. The Subject Property is zoned in the R-2, Single and Two Family Residential District and is guided as Low Density Residential in the Land Use Plan. The Minor Subdivision is requested to allow for the subdivision of a single parcel located at 3235 Lexington Avenue into two (2) conforming parcels (Parcel A and Parcel B). Parcel B is expected for the development of a new single-family home. Staff commented further on the request, reviewed the Findings of Fact and reported the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Councilmember Holden stated she had concerns with the drainage for these properties. She questioned how the drainage would be addressed. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported a grading plan would be reviewed by staff when a building permit application was requested to the City. Councilmember Holmes requested staff address the fact that Shoreline Lane would only go across less than half of the newly created lot and asked if this would be a concern for emergency vehicles. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the proposed plan has been reviewed by the Lake Johanna Fire Department and there were no concerns. It was noted there was a fire hydrant directly across the street from this lot. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom commented City right-of-way extends in front of this lot but noted the City does not have an intention of extending this roadway. Councilmember Holmes commented Shoreline Lane was a small concrete street. She questioned if any damage was done to this street if this damage would be assessed to the property owner. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla indicated this was the City's practice and would be included in an escrow provided via the building permit. Councilmember Holden inquired when the City would consider extending the street. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented this could be considered during the minor subdivision phase, but explained a roadway extension was not required at this time. Councilmember Holden asked what would happen if the driveway had to be relocated on the new lot for some reason which required the street to be extended. She stated she wanted to be assured that the City was covered regarding this matter. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained Condition 12 could be added stating: Should the street need to be extended the cost would be 100% the responsibility of the applicant.