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.- .... Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 12 Page 3 boundary line; explained that there are options for the extension of this road through the adjacent undeveloped parcel. Miller identified three wetlands, one on the Keithson site and two on the adjacent site; noted that surface drainage is proposed to be ponded on west side of site. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat, with a temporary on-site or off-site turn-around at the end of the road, subject to approval of drainage and grading by RCWD and City Engineer, approval oX utilities plan by City Engineer and approval of turn-around by Fire Chief and City Public Works Department. . Marcel Eibensteiner explained that the property owners (Lawyers) will retain lots 1 and 2, block 1. Eibensteiner asked Council if he can hire City Engineer for his engineering and inspection needs in the development of Keithson Addition; explained that he plans to develop the site under a private contract. Eibensteiner said he proposes to enter into an agreement with the adjacent property owner to build the temporary turn-around on an easement south of Keithson Addition; said if he can't obtain the easement, he will construct an 80' diameter temporary cul-de-sac on site. Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Preliminary Plat of Keithson Addition, subject to: 1. Provision of a temporary cul-de-sac or hammerhead turn-around at the end of the street, on or off the site. 2. Approval of grading and drainage by City Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District. 3. Approval of utilities plan by City Engineer. 4. Approval of turn-around by Fire Chief and City Public Works Department. 5. Approval of appropriate Development Agreement by City Attorney. 6. Satisfaction of Park Dedication prior to issuance of building permits. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Keithson Addition engineering by SEH; City to bill developer for costs incurred by the City. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Case No. 86-9, Sideyard Setback Variance - Dan Ashbach. 1567 Oak Avenue Miller referred Council to a transparency of the Ashbach properties at 1567 and 1569 Oak Avenue; explained that the applicant is requesting approval to build an addition to his existing house at 1567 Oak Avenue; noted that as proposed a sideyard setback variance is required. Miller noted the approximate 30 foot separation between the houses on the two lots (both owned by the applicant); reported that it is the appl~cant's intent to retain the secondary house temporarily and eventually remove it and combine the two lots. Miller reported that the Board of Appeals recommends denial of the variance because location of addition is the applicant's personal desire; there are alternatives which could be considered. Miller explained that the applicant has looked at alternatives and does not find them to be realistic. . Miller reported that the Planning Commission supports the variance if a covenant is placed on the two lots restricting the sale of either lot separately and combining the lots into a single parcel when the secondary house (1569 Oak Avenue) is removed. Applicant Dan Ashbach referred Council to a petition, signed by surrounding neighbors, approving his proposed plans. Robert Ashbach spoke in favor of his son's request for a variance; noted that it was his understanding, as Mayor of Arden Hills, that variances are intended as a vehicle to allow property owners reasonable development of their property and resolve real problems, without causing any negative impact on neighboring properties; feels their's is a reasonable request. Woodburn read a letter from Ashbach's attorney outlining the covenant which could be placed on the lots restricting the sale thereof as a single parcel and, subsequent to the demolition of the secondary house, combination of the two lots into one lot.