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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 24, 1999 9 driveway constructed over those parcels. He added the bottom line is that all parties are in . agreement. Councilmember Larson asked why the proposed temporary cul-de-sac does not extend north to the property line. Ms. Randall stated the applicant's site plan indicated the location of the cul-de- sac, but the City is comfortable with design as long as there is an escrow to cover its future extension to the north property line of the plat. Councilmember Larson asked why a cul-de-sac was requested. Ms. Randall stated public safety concerns were the main reason. Mayor Probst stated that Shoreline Lane to the north serves substantially fewer properties and the potential for emergency vehicles requiring turn-around space is not as high as to the south. Ms. Randall reiterated that preserving trees and minimizing grading were also an issue. Councilmember Rem asked whether the street length going into the cul-de-sac was an issue. Ms. Randall confirmed the temporary cul-de-sac is longer than the code allows in a permanent situation. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #99-03, Preliminary and Final Plat with Variances, Josephine East LLC, 3 171 Lexington A venue, with the following conditions: . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. . 9. Title information be submitted to the City for review by the City Attorney. Extension of Shoreline Lane through the subject property be dedicated to the City. Provide staff with proposed grading and sediment and erosion control measures that are proposed to be used on this project for staff approval. Payment of appropriate Park Dedication as determined by City Council as provided for by the Subdivision Ordinance in Section 22-9 of the City Code. Payment of Escrow for future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line. Approval by Rice Creek Watershed District. Basement elevations not be below 887.8 feet. Utility and drainage easements be provided per Subdivision Ordinance Section 22-8 (l7)(e). Construction specifications for street and utilities be submitted with the final plat submittal. Easements in a form acceptable to the City Engineer and City Attorney be granted to the City for the temporary cul-de-sac, and the documents be submitted with the final plat application. Right-of-way from the south (Rushenberg and Wessland Property) be acquired prior to final plat for access to the property or a blanket travel easement be reviewed by City Attorney and recorded with the plat for access to Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 over Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 which, must be rectified within 24 months. 10. 11.