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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 29, 1999 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Planninl!: Cases 1. Planning Case #98-33, Josephine East LLC, Shoreline Lane Area, Official Map Amendment Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of an amendment to the City's Official Map, creating a cul-de-sac roadway system on Shoreline Lane, approximately 600 feet north of County Road D, and a dead-end approximately 270 feet south of Edgewater Road. The area is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential District. The applicant recently submitted a preliminary plat showing tlle extension of Shoreline Lane. At the February 3, 1999, Planning Commission meeting the applicant withdrew their application to pursue an amendment to the Official Map. In 1991, the City Council and Planning Commission discussed preserving the future street extension of Shoreline Lane as part of the Hanson Plat. The Hanson Plat was designed and approved with the intent that Shoreline Lane would continue and connect to the south portion of Shoreline Lane in the future. The current proposal for the area includes a cul-de-sac, which fits within the standard right-of-way boundaries as a temporary solution. In order to preserve the street extension, the City Council directed the City Engineer and Planner to prepare an Official Map of the Shoreline Lane area. The City of Arden Hills conducted a study of this area in 1992. The purpose of this study and Official Map procedure was: I. To establish and protect appropriate alignments for future streets in this area. 2. To guide landowners in dividing and developing their properties regardless of neighboring owners' timing. 3. To inform present residents of potential future streets. 4. To guide the City in making decisions regarding platting and street locations. 5. To protect the City and landowners from development that will restrict future desirable options. 6. To establish a street pattern that will optimize development potential of all underdeveloped land in the neighborhood. In 1993, the City Council amended the Official Map indicating that the connection of Shoreline Lane would be via a straight through alignment. Some of the reasons for the adoption of the straight through alignment were to improve the traffic pattern and safety access in the area.