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I I (t ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 26. 1996 12 Mayor Probst stated the residents should identify volunteers to work with the engineers on an I alternate plan, with the goal of either approving reconstruction or removing Oak A venue from the street improvement project list on March II, 1996. I Mr. Smith stated that he is confident a compromise can be reached_ D. Planning Case #95-23, Bart Buetow/RLS I Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, reviewed for the Council that the applicant I is requesting approval of a preliminary Registered Land Survey (RLS) consisting of three tracts on a Lll acre parcel zoned R-l Single Family Residential district I Mr_ Ringwald noted the Planning Commission has received considerable discussion and concern from the neighborhood regarding compatibility of the request with the adjacent neighborhood. He stated that concerns were primarily with substantial mature tree loss and lot sizes being I smaller than the average lot sizes in the neighborhood. Mr. Ringwald noted the applicant had made several modifications to the RLS subsequent to the .. Planning Commission meeting, including providing required drainage easements, rock structure, trees to be preserved around the silt fence, and an additional snow fence located outside the tree drip line. He noted that Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the I application. I Mayor Probst asked ifthere was anyone who wished to address the Council. DOl"Othy Pedersen, 1407 Forest Lane, stated she understood the Planning Commission's job to I enl()rce ordinances, but noted that the ordinances were established in 1969. Ms. Pedersen stated the trees on the applicant's lots are approximately 100 years old, and are sensitive to soil compaction. She stated she is not opposed to one home being built on the land, but is opposed to I two homes_ Ms. Pedersen continued that 24 percent of the trees will be lost due to construction ofa driveway, and 40 to 50 percent of the trees will be lost over the entire site. She noted she is a master gardener by trade, and was dismayed to learn that Arden Hills does not have a tree I preservation policy. Ms_ Pedersen volunteered to assist in the implementation of such a policy. She also noted that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) states oak wilt is four times more likely in an area where development has occurred and trees are damaged. I Kevin Pedersen, 1407 Forest Lane, stated he is concerned with the character and compatibility of the proposed tract He noted the tract does meet the ordinances, but does so sparingly. Mr. I Pedersen stated the setbacks for his property are 75 feet, the neighboring lots are 80 feet, and the proposed tract will be 60 feet He noted it does meet the requirements, but will be out of context ,. with the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Pedersen noted the new homc will be 10 to IS feet from I