10-4-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Minutes, 10-4-89 Page 3 CASE #89-15 Wegleitner advised the slope will be only slightly steeper in the northeast corner of the pond area. • Martin questioned if the roadway is centered in the right-of-way. Bergly stated it does not appear to be centered; there seems to be more right-of-way on the north portion of the road than the south. Member Carlson noted the lot appears to be small for building purposes; asked if variances will be requested. Wegleitner advised no variances will be requested. Member Woodburn stated it would be appropriate ro riate at this time for Commission to advise the applicant no variances will be considered for development on the property. Woodburn also referred to the definition of land in the City Subdivision Regulations; questioned if the lot area requirement would be met, since a portion of the lot is pond. Bergly explained past policy indicates a lot can be filled if there is evidence a of a building site on the land and filling will create a slightly larger building site. He stated there is sufficient building site without granting variances. Woodburn suggested the City Attorney be requested to locate a definition in the subdivision regulations relative to "land" as high ground versus wetland for future reference. • Chairman Probst expressed concern relative to this applicant utilizing previously dedicated easement to establish a building lot; the easement was given as satisfaction of park dedication. Bergly explained it is his understanding the easement was not exactly park dedication rather land that would be set aside for public open space; the Ordinance does provide for that under park dedication. He further stated the applicant is creating a different requirement for water storage by changing the shape of the pond and are willing to make a cash contribution in lieu of park dedication for utilization of the easement. He also noted this occurred due to the fact the plat was never filed and the lots were sold separately. Winiecki questioned how the minimum grade established will be enforced; expressed concern that the grade elevation requirement may be lost if the property is not developed for a long period of time. Wegleitner suggested it be attached as a requirement to secure a building permit for the site and agreed to meet any other method of establishment Commission imposes. Zehm moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Commission recommend to Council approval of Case #89-15, Minor Subdivision as requested, the west 284 feet of the east 392 feet of Lot 7, Borstad Addition, subject to the following . • 1. The City Engineer approve the engineering aspects of the division, including drainage, easement and grading. 2. The City Attorney approve the legal aspects of the division, including descriptions and filing requirements.