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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 28, 1997 4 Mayor Probst inquired if there was an overhead slide available showing the development plan. Mr. Stonehouse provided an overhead view showing the existing access along Fourteenth Street west to the Arden Towers property line, and asked Mr. Ringwald to explain the proposed access. Mr. Ringwald stated the right-of-way extended sixty feet to the southerly property line, and there was a twenty foot easement to the east. Mayor Probst inquired about the property size and owner of the parcel directly to the south of this area. Mr. Ringwald stated that this area was approximately six acres, and was owned by Naegele. Mayor Probst requested clarification that this property did not meet the area requirements of the Gateway Business District. Mr. Ringwald stated that was correct. Mayor Probst inquired if stopping the street at the cul-de-sac would preclude further enhancements in the future. Mr. Ringwald stated it would not. Mayor Probst inquired regarding the development status of the comer property. Mr. Stonehouse stated the status was unknown at this time. Councilmember Malone requested clarification that the property directly to the south could not be developed under the current GBD zoning. Mr. Ringwald stated that was correct. Councilmember Malone requested clarification that this property was owned by Naegele. Mr. Ringwald stated that was correct. Councilmember Malone inquired what barriers existed to a sixty foot right-of~way. Mr. Ringwald stated there were none, excepting some possible wetland concerns. Councilmember Malone noted the Arden Towers property had no less access than what was on the original PUD. He stated the City would be willing to give more access if needed for future development purposes. He stated Arden Towers had been contacted numerous times in the past, and had shown no interest in development for many years. He stated if Arden Towers had actual development plans, the City would be willing to provide the necessary access. Councilmember Malone further stated it was not possible for the City to guarantee uninterrupted utilities during the construction process. He stated that although every precaution would be taken, it cannot be guaranteed to any Arden Hills resident or business during a construction project that their utilities would continue uninterrupted. Councilmember Keirn noted that taking the existing road north was easier than going east around Round Lake on Old Highway 10. She stated there should be no cause for concern, as the roads would all empty out into the same area. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the City was not taking anything away from Arden Towers, and noted their previous unwillingness to discuss these and other issues with the City.