09-06-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, 9-6-89 Page 2 CASE #89-12 (Cont'd) Zehm moved, seconded by Martin, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #89-12, Minor Subdivision to Realign a Lot Line between Lots 2 & 3, Block 1, Dalsoren Addition, 1975 Glenpaul • Avenue, Mel Fish, as shown on the survey submitted, based on the considerations outlined in the Planner's report of 9-6-89 and subject to the applicant providing the City a 10-foot-wide drainage and utility easement, centered on the new lot line, as approved by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0) CASE #89-13; LOT Planner Bergly reviewed the application to consolidate CONSOLIDATION, Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Arden Oaks Addition, Pat and Raghu LOTS 4 & 5, BLK 3, Sharma, 1462 Arden Oaks Drive. He explained the applicant ARDEN OAKS ADDN, presently owns both lots, with Lot 5 containing the house 1462 ARDEN OAKS and Lot 4 being vacant, except for the curved driveway DRIVE, SHARMA crossing the corner of the lot which provides better access to the applicant's garage. The Planner stated the request is to combine the two lots and vacate the utility and drainage easement along the common property line in order to expand the house with a new attached garage and storage area. Bergly reviewed the following considerations as listed in his report of 9-6-89: 1. The vacant lot is very steep and would require extensive grading and the loss of trees if the lot were to be used for a separate house. 2. The vacant lot is needed to provide a driveway with a reasonable grade. 3. The proposed additions to the house are not at issue in this request. If the structure meets all ordinance and building code requirements, a building permit will be issued. • 4. The utility and drainage easement is not being utilized now for either utilities or drainage, and surface drainage can be routed around the building addition if needed. The Planner stated the size of the homes in the area and the size of the applicant's home with the proposed additions will be compatible with the new combined lot. He recommended approval of the proposed lot combination and vacation of the utility and drainage easement along the existing lot line that divides Lots 4 and 5. Member Martin questioned why the applicant was proposing a six stall garage and what type of use was proposed for the facility. He recalled that a previous request for a large garage resulted in a resident operating a business from the building. Mrs. Sharma explained that she collects cars and will utilize the six stalls for personal vehicles, not to operate a business. Chairman Probst questioned the process for vacation of the drainage and utility easement. He also asked if the City should make provision for replacement easement along one of the adjoining lot lines. Planner Bergly stated the Attorney will review and advise the Council on the procedure; Ramsey County will be advised of the vacation of the easement. He stated there are easementsacross all the remaining property lines on both lots. isMember Zehm suggested the Commission attach a provision for the City Engineer's approval of the vacation of the easement. Planner Bergly stated he has discussed the matter with the Engineer and was assured there were no problems with the vacation of the easement.