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I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 26.1996 13 I his house_ He also stated that hc had made an offer to purchase the land trom the applicant, but .. was unsuccessful. John Rengo, E.G. Rud & Sons, noted the project was discussed at length at the Planning I Commission meeting, and did not have anything further to offer. He noted that the snow fence I outside the drip line will be difficult to place due to the location_ Councilmember Malone stated that the land has three separate lots now, and changing the RLS to I two lots would lower the value of property_ He stated the zoning ordinance is appropriate for the I City now, and that the owner has agreed to every condition placed by the Planning Commission recommendation. Councilmember Malone also noted that it is in the owner's best interest to save I as many trees as possible, as they increase the value of his property_ Mayor Probst stated that there are three lots of record with the County, and the Council cannot I change that. He stated he understands the neighborhood's issue regarding the character of the neighborhood, but as long as the ordinances are met, the Council is limited in the actions that they can take. I Councilmember Keim inquired if more trees will be preserved than indicated. Mayor Probst replied it is a function of placement of the home_ .. Mr. Ringwald statcd the RLS shows the general building patterns, but does not have the specifie I 1100r plan or layout. He noted that additional trees may be saved, and reiterated the applicant understands the value of the trees to his property. Pat Durand, 1420 Arden Place, stated she lives behind the east lot of the proposed RLS. She I stated she is eoneerned that the drainage will be worse if trees are lost. Ms. Durand inquired if the City can request the owner to save additional trees in order to minimize the drainage her I property will reeeive. Mayor Probst stated he was not prepared to answer as he did not know enough about the I situation, but noted the City cannot dietate a change to the flow patterns of a property. He stated that it was similar to a new owner applying for a building permit and beginning construetion. Sarah Literski, 1378 Forest Lane, stated the neighborhood agrees with the Pedersens that one I home on the lot would be aeeeptable. but two is not. I Couneilmember Malone inquired of the topography of the property_ Mr. Ringwald stated the property drops from 938 feet to 922 feet from the rear ofthe property towards Forest Lane_ I .. I -