PC 02-02-2005 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 2, 2005 2 1. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of approval listed in Special . Use Permit #70-36 except for the site plan amendment discussed. 2. No construction shall occur on all or part of Lots I, 2, or 3, Block 3, Lake Josephine Villas prior to those properties being platted into one residential lot which meets the minimum requirements for the R-2: Single and Two Family Residential Zoning District. 3. If membership or guest attendance increases to a point where 12 parking spaces are utilized on a recurring basis, then the Oddfellow's Lodge would be required to construct the matching parking area shown as "additional space for parking if ever needed" on the site plan and included in City Planning File #05-04. 4. The proposed new parking area and any future parking, as discussed in Condition #3, shall be graded to drain toward the northeast comer of the new parking area. The grading and drainage shall take special care to avoid any adverse drainage effects on Lots 1,2, or 3, Block 3, Lake Josephine Villas. 5. Screening of at least 60% opacity shall be provided along the north, east, and south sides of the new parking lot as proposed on the site plans on file in City,planning file #05-04. Screening may be accomplished by a 3-foot high privacy style fence or coniferous shrubs to a minimum height of3 feet. Screening shall require the approval of the City Planner prior to the issuance of any Building or Zoning Permits. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired about the park dedication requirement. Mr. Hellegers replied the City Attorney had indicated park dedication would not be something that would be collected because the properties would be consolidated and this . was not a matter of a subdivision. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the intent was to subdivide the lot and sell the lots off to development. Mr. Hellegers replied what applicant proposed was to put this into onclot. Commissioner Zimmerman believed if the end result was to sell of the property for development, then they should coUect park dedication fees. Mr. Clark replied they would have the City Attorney review this again and put his opinion in writing. Commissioner Modesette noted the two lots across the street appeared independent and other lots had been consolidated to make nice size lots. Mr. HeUegers replied the two lots across the street were built without platting. He noted applicant was proposing to cut the three lots off and sell them as one parcel. Commissioner Larson asked if the City held an easement along the street. Mr. Hellegers replied they did. Chair Sand noted in connection with any motion they would need to make the special finding. . Chair Sand asked if the application included platting of the three lots into one lot. Mr. Hellegers replied this particular application did not.