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I' I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS f' MEMORANDUM DATE: October 24, 1996 I TO: Mayor and City Council I FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrato@ SUBJECT: Reconsideration of Planning Case #95-23, Beutow Subdivision I Request I The Council is asked to consider a change in the driveway location at 1417 Forest Lane from the plan approved by the City Council on July 29, 1996, I Background The City Council and Planning Commission first reviewed the Beutow Subdivision request in January with final action of the RLS taking place in July. The SubdivisionlRLS was approved I with the nine (9) conditions attached. The RLS approved included the proposed building area and driveway. The driveway was Ie approved on the far side (SW) of the lot. Of particular concern to the Council and Planning Commission was the protection of mature trees on the property. I The new property owner has indicated they were unaware of the conditions associated with the development of this lot. Upon learning of these conditions, the property owner hired a forester to I assist with tree preservation questions. The property owner is particularly concerned about the steep slope (18:1:%) of the approved I driveway, and believes this is a safety hazard. The attached scenarios outline a tree preservation plan and a significantly reduced slope for a relocated driveway. I Requested Action The Council is asked to consider the approval of a change in driveway location at 1417 Forest Lane. I The City Engineer and Community Development Director had not yet had an opportunity to review this request. Their comments and additional information should be available at the I meeting. I f' I