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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 9, 2022 6 <br /> <br />could build the house he wanted on this lot. He understood that he could build the home he <br />wanted, but it would require a variance. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber inquired if the applicant was aware of the fact the City would require <br />access to this lot from Ridgewood Road. <br /> <br />Mr. Ali stated he was aware of this fact. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber questioned if all potential buyers for this lot were made aware of the fact <br />access would have to be made off of Ridgewood Road. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jagoe reported this requirement was stated in the listing <br />language so that all potential buyers were made aware of this fact. She explained the City <br />received multiple offers for this lot, beside the offer that was accepted from Mr. Ali. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber asked if Snelling Avenue was assumed to be the rear yard. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jagoe indicated this was the case. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber stated he did not believe accessing Ridgewood Road was impossible, but <br />he understood it would be difficult. He was of the opinion this lot should be accessed from <br />Ridgewood Road. <br /> <br />Mr. Norcut discussed how a driveway off of Ridgewood Road would require an “S” curve, <br />which would further eat into the buildable lot area. He commented further on the topography of <br />the lot and stated the best access for the family would be from Snelling Avenue. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mitchell stated she was concerned with people backing out onto a County road <br />and asked if the lot would have turnaround space for safety purposes. <br /> <br />Mr. Norcut reported there would be enough room for vehicles to turn around and drive forward <br />out onto Snelling Avenue. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mitchell discussed the size of the buildable lot area for this property and stated <br />the main issue would be whether or not the City would be willing to make this lot buildable by <br />providing variances. She noted she drove along both Ridgewood Road and Snelling Avenue to <br />view the property, noting a retaining wall was already in place on this lot. She stated it was her <br />understanding the house to the north accessed their home from Snelling Avenue. She requested <br />further information regarding how the proposed home would be situated on the lot. <br /> <br />Mr. Norcut described how the home would be placed on the lot. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber asked how many trees would be lost on the lot. <br /> <br />Mr. Ali reviewed the survey and spoke to the number of trees that would be lost. <br /> <br />Mr. Norcut explained the lot would not be clear cut, rather only the trees on the building pad <br />and driveway would be removed.