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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 28, 2022 7 Mayor Grant inquired what the setback from the curb would be from the Taylor property to the north. Community Development Director Jagoe indicated there would be a 55.8 foot setback from the north property line. She commented further on the setbacks for both the proposed home and the home on the Taylor property. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the proposed home would sit closer to Snelling Avenue than the Taylor home, by approximately 32 feet. Councilmember Holden asked if the house placement was similar to the other homes along Ridgewood Road. Community Development Director Jagoe stated this was part of the applicants' statement. Councilmember Holden questioned if the subject property was zoned park land. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the subject property was not zoned park land, but rather was zoned R-1 Single Family District. Councilmember Holden commented on the letters the City received from the neighbors who had raised concerns about the development of this property and that they were told this property would never develop. She questioned who had told the residents this information. Community Development Director Jagoe reported she was uncertain who on staff had told the residents this information. Councilmember Holden stated it was her understanding Pam, the receptionist at City Hall, had provided residents with this information. Councilmember Holmes commented on the discussions that were held at the Planning Commission where a resident recalled hearing this lot would not be developed from someone at City Hall named Pam. Councilmember Holden explained she had never been approached about making the subject property into park land. She discussed how it would be difficult to access the subject property without taking down the retaining wall. She stated she believed the retaining wall was a beautiful aspect of Ridgewood Road. She feared how the neighborhood would be impacted if the retaining wall were removed. For this reason, she supported the property being accessed from Snelling Avenue. She requested further information from staff regarding the bidding process for this lot. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the City selected a listing agent and the property was listed on the MLS. The City received multiple offers for this property. She noted a few of the offers had escalation clauses which led the listing agent to speak with each of the parties requesting they provide the City with a final and best offer. She noted the listing stated City Code required access to be off of Ridgewood Road.