01-13-25-R - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 13, 2025 20 AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to add Condition 26 to read: Residential dedication shall be a cash contribution in lieu of land and calculated based upon the fair market value of Lot 1, Block 1, as determined by an appraisal submitted to the City by the Applicant and paid for by the Applicant; Condition 27 to read: The Park Development shall be a cash contribution in lieu of land and calculated using the current per unit fee of $6,500, for a total park development fee of $773,500.00 based upon 119 units; Condition 28 to read: The Applicant shall install at their expense a trail along Snelling Avenue and within Snelling Avenue right-of-way, adjacent to the Subject Property, which shall be approximately 1,373 feet in length to serve as a connection to Royal Hills Park and consistent with City Code requirements. The final location and specifications of the trail connections shall be determined by the PW Director/City Engineer and Community Development Director; Condition 29 to read: The trail connection north of this site to Highway 96 along Snelling Avenue and within Snelling Avenue right-of-way, which shall be approximately 396 feet in length to serve as a connection to Royal Hills Park and consistent with City Code requirements. The final location and specifications of the trail connections shall be determined by the PW Director/City Engineer and Community Development Director. The costs incurred to the Applicant for the installation of the approximately 396 foot long trail may be deducted from the Applicant's park development fee; Condition 30 to read: The applicant shall be required to install two EV charging stations with a total of four charging outlets; Condition 31 to read: The Applicant shall reserve an exterior area of no less than 12 feet by 12 feet, upon which Applicant will install a play structure. The location and specification of the play structure is subject to approval by the PW Director/City Engineer and Community Development Director; Condition 32 to read: The Applicant shall provide a Security Plan to the City, which must be reviewed and approved by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office; and Condition 33 to read: The vehicular access points to the Subject Property onto Snelling Avenue such as "left turn only" must be reviewed and approved by the PW Director/City Engineer. The amendment carried (5-0). Mayor Grant questioned if the $1.3 million for affordable housing had been removed from consideration. City Attorney Bjerkness explained this addition was only included within the supplemental narrative from the applicant and not the submitted plans. The City Attorney explained the supplemental narrative was not included in the motions for approval from City staff. The amended motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Weber opposed). Planning Consultant Hofer reported City staff had no concerns regarding the vacation of drainage and utility easements. He explained the City Engineer found the easements were no longer necessary.