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ARDEN HILLS PLAN1\ING COMMISSION - MAY I, 2002 3 -- Commissioner Duehenes stated it seemed to her that there would need to be a reciprocal '., easement. She indicated the survey showed the existing drive going into the next lot. She asked ifthere would be an easement that would benefit the lot to the south, or would there be all access to Hamline A venue in the future. Mr. Parrish replied that was an existing condition, and currently applicant used that for overflow parking for the nursery business. He stated the nursery sales and Christmas tree sales would not be allowed if this was approved. Commissioner Duchenes asked what would it take for this to be considered an alley. Mr. Parrish replied that the City did not allow for alleys at this time. Chair Sand expressed concern that without a drainage plan it could not be known how this proposal would affect thc ncighbors, He requested if the drainage, utility, grading plans showed this would allect the neighbors, this not be approved, Commissioner Galatowitsch stated she could not find any special conditions that would deprive applicant the use oflhe land. She stated there was a home on the lot in a residential district. She indicated granting a variance could be detrimental to the sUlTounding property owners, and she did not believe this would be a good precedence to set in this area. She stated shc was not in favor of this request. Commissioner Galatowitscb moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmennan, to deny I Casc #02-07, 4350 Hamline Avenue North, Thomas & Kathleen Goserud Preliminary Plat Rcview, for the reasons there are no special conditions that would deprive applicant of the usc of the land; the variance could be detrimental to the surrounding property owners; and this was not a good precedence to set in this area, The motion carried llllanimously (7-0). CASE #02-08 - PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW, GUIDANT CORPORATION, 4100 HAMLlNE A VENUE NORTH - PUBLIC HEARING Staff reviewed their report April 25, 2002 and recommended approval of the preliminary plat for the reasons contained therein. Chair Sand opened the public bearing at 8 :05 p.m. Commissioner Zimmerman stated he believed they were putting thc cart before the horse, He noted the Planning Commission could not act on replatting until Council addresscd the vacating of Femwood. Mr. Parrish replied the City Attomey indicated if the plat did receive preliminary approval, the actual vacation of property and casements could bc considered concurrent with the final platting ofthc property. Chair Sand stated he agrccd with Commissioner Zimmernlan, He stated he was reluctant . to go forward with this tonight without the traffic study. He stated he wanted to know what the traffic impact would havc at Cummings Park Drive for both Arden Hills, as well as the surrounding communities. He statcd he would be in favor of tabling this for more infonnation about the traffic study.