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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 8, 2021 16 told this was an unbuildable lot and had oriented their homes with this information in mind. She feared that there had been too many changes at the staff level and there had not been proper follow through for this property. She indicated she would like to see this lot remain as is. Acting Chair Wicklund closed the meeting for public comments. Acting Chair Wicklund explained the residents have stated the City of Arden Hills made the adjacent residents believe this lot was unbuildable and these residents made investment decisions for their homes and driveways based on this. He questioned what the Planning Commission should do with this information. He asked if there was a way to subdivide the lot and split it into two. Senior Planner Jagoe commented the lot could not be split into two new lots of record because the new lots would not meet the City’s standards. However, the neighbors could pursue a minor subdivision and then combine the lot area with the adjacent parcels. Commissioner Subramanian thanked the residents for coming forward and speaking to the Commission regarding their concerns. He noted things have changed and the City is considering selling this property. He asked if the property could be sold to the neighbors and it could be divided. Senior Planner Jagoe reported this may be possible by applying for a minor subdivision. Acting Chair Wicklund stated he would be willing to make this a condition for approval of the land sale. Senior Planner Jagoe explained the Commission was being asked if the land sale was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She reported a 60 day timeline was not in place for this Planning Case and noted the Commission could table action on this item. Councilmember Holmes indicated this was an unusual item that was only being reviewed by the Planning Commission and would not move forward to the City Council. Commissioner Weber commented this meant if the Planning Commission were to decline the request, the sale would not go forward. Senior Planner Jagoe reported this was the case noting the Commission would have to state reasons for the denial. Commissioner Weber stated he would like staff to investigate if the City designated this land park property with Ramsey County. Senior Planner Jagoe commented she had not contacted the County. However, she noted a title search was done and noted the land had no park land designation and there were no deed restrictions on the sale of the property. Commissioner Weber indicated this was a very unfortunate situation for the neighbors. He was of the opinion the land had to be sold with the understanding it was an unbuildable lot.