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I I. I I I I I I I .. I I I I I I ~. I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 8. 1996 5 Councilmember Hicks noted McCracken Lane is not being resurfaced all the way to Chatham A venue and suggested staff be asked to present a recommendation at the next meeting. He stated that while he is sympathetic to Mr. Schmidt's request, the Council is in a position where it can no longer adjust other assessments to cover the adjustment being requested by Mr. Schmidt. Mr. Fritsinger advised the assessment policy has been consistently applied with other comer lots for a number of years. The assessment for Mr. Schmidt's property is based on this policy and any change would be not consistent with the policy. If the Council desires to revisit this issue, he suggested they consider a specific motion. Mr. Fritsinger noted a special meeting has been scheduled on July 15, 1996, and this request for adjustment could be considered at that time. Also, the Council could extend Mr. Schmidt's appeal date for one week so it can be considered at that time. MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Hicks seconded a motion to table consideration ofMr. Schmidt's request for an assessment adjustment to the special Council meeting of July 15, 1996 and to extend Mr. Schmidt's appeal deadline to July 17, 1996. Council member Malone stated he would support the motion on the floor to allow further discussion. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), There were no other public comments, UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case #96-05, Control Data PUD, 4201 North Lexington Avenue Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, advised that Control Data Systems (CDS) is requesting approval of a PUD Master Plan and a Preliminary Minor Subdivision to facilitate the potential sale of the building and property adjacent to 4290 Lexington Avenue (originally the DynaMark building). Mr. Ringwald reviewed a site plan of the property and commented on stafl's review of each of the three parcels relating to building and parking areas. Mr. Ringwald provided more detail regarding Area 1 and reviewed the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation for continued use of the parking area so it is in close proximity to Cummings Park. They also recommend the dedication of the westerly 100 feet of the wooded area. Staff recommends they be allowed to develop up to the easterly 25 feet of the wooded lot which is 200 feet wide, but that a 25 to 50 foot setback would only be acceptable with review to assure adequate low level screening and buffering.