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< Minutes of Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1982 Page Three Status of Roval Hills Gradln~ Christoffersen reported that the roads in Royal HII Is have been graded, he has not checked to see that al I grading requirements of the Development Agreement have been met; noted that the lots are currently stockpiled; developer, In his previous developments, graded the lots at time of construction thereon. REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 82-16, Resubdlvlslon of Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block I, Arden HII Is, Evle Kiene-Dunn . Miller briefly reviewed Council's previous consideration of the proposed resub- division of three lots Into two lots; noted that Council action is pending the City Engineer's recommendations on how to handle potential drainage of the proposed resubdlvlslon; noted that the proposed resubdlvlslon requires no variances, and the newly created lot with access on Arden Place, creates an acceptable build- Ing site with relatively minor grading. ~_. ~.~x9Ia ned that ~~~e is a 20 foot sewer easement along the east of the 10t;Arnrnor~ wo~caur on the south portion of the lot and would be sufflclent.to ge a house above the street; noted that a basement should be above 902.4 elevation. Christoffersen said that building a house on this lot would not cause drainage problems for other houses In the Immediate area; It appears water would go to the east to an existing drainage area, or south across the street to an existing drainage area. . Mulcahy moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council approve the minor subdivision of Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block I, Arden Hills, as proposed. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Case No. 82-18, Site Pian Review and Parking Setback Variances for Office/Warehouse Development Council was referred to Planning memo (7-28-82), Board of Appeals report (7-31-82) and Planning Commission Minutes (8-4-82). A transparency of the site plan was shown depicting a proposed 26,600 square foot office/warehouse bUilding, with access to Red Fox Road. Miller noted that the site Is bounded by public right-of-way on three sides; the ordinance requires that no parking shall be within 20 feet of any right-of-way tine of a public street, which Is Intended to provide landscaped space between the parking area and the street. Miiler explained that the ciosest part of 1-694 Is 870 feet from the north property line and the Highway 51 ramp Is 80 feet from the west property line; stated that he has Indicated to the developer that the setback variances proposed may be acceptable If that landscaped~pace Is provided elsewhere on the site (along the south and east sides of the site). Mi.LJer said the proposed plan places the majority of that open space along the east side to accommodate a major drainage swale which serves as the overflow from the larger pond north of the site. Miller said 42 parking spaces are proposed which will accommodate 20% office and 80% warehouse; reported that the developer's ieaslng experience has Indicated that similar buildings have approximately 15% office and 85% warehouse space relationship; noted that the proposed parking is adequate, If the percentages are accurate. Engineer Christoffersen noted that the existing drainage ditch on the northeast portion of the site Is proposed to be relocated; sees no problem with the relocation, but applicant should contact MN DOT and RCWD relative to the drainage plan. Christ- offersen said this parcel Is not Identified as one required to provide pondlng (ditch acts as a ponding area). Christoffersen said RCWD will probably require control structures for water quality at points of discharge. Miller reported that the Board of Appeals recommends denial of the parking setback variances because It found no hardship of the land; Planning Commission recommends approval of the variances contingent upon the items listed In the Planning Report (7-28-82), except Item b, Revision of entrance to site If determined feasible by City Engineer. Miller reported that the Planning Commission felt the proposed dock location would be satisfactorily screened as proposed. Mr. Tim Nelson, Corporate Counsel for J.L.N. Development, Inc., explained that the existing green space at the west and north of the site, between the property lines -3-