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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 1,2006 3 Commissioner Zimmerman asked if they would have a developer develop the site, or . would he develop it himself. Mr. Claridge responded he was not sure who would do the developing at this time. Julie Jones noted Lot C backed up to a wetland, which had woodchucks living there. She asked if this proposal needed to undergo wildlife reelamations, or would that part of the property not be developed. Mr. Lehnhoff responded they would not be able to build into a wetland area without prior approval, but there was sufficient space to build on the lot without going into the wetland. He noted from his records, it did not appear this was had been labeled as a wetland area. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Commissioner Larson asked if rezoning would be necessary on Lot C. Mr. Lehnhoff responded rezoning would not be necessary. He noted the cul-de-sac was not the average cul-de-sac with the tree growing in the middle of it and if they needed more space, the ccnter area could be taken out. Commissioner Thompson asked if the cul-de-sac would have to be up to code fTom a safety perspective in the future if reconstruction was necessary. Mr. Lehnhoffresponded he believed it would be necessary, but he did not believe additional right-of-way would need to be acquired. . Chair Sand asked for comments regarding the park dedication fee. Commissioner Larson noted stan's report indicated this was up to the City Council's decision and he did not believe they should make comments in favor or against this. Commissioner McClung stated it was clear the park dedication fee was 6 percent and he was in supportive of that and he stated he would offer an amendment to Condition 4. Commissioner McClung moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman to recommend approval of Planning Case No. 06-001, Dennis and Ann Claridge, 4038 Valentine Court, request for a Minor Subdivision to subdivide a 2.37 acre parccl into three residential lots in the R-I Zone subject to the six conditions as noted in staff's January 24, 2006 report and amending condition 3 to read: The applicant shall provide a 12-foot drainage and utility easement on the street right-of-way and a 12-foot drainage and utility easement as centered on the lot line; condition 4 amended to read: The applicant shall pay a park dedication fee before filing the subdivision with Ramsey County. The park dedication fee shall be six percent of the land vale of the property at the time of final approval of the subdivision per Arden Hills Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). B. PLANNING CASE 06-002: GARY FINDELL, 1401 SKILES LANE, V ARlANCE AND MINOR SUBDIVISION . Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicant was requesting a minor subdivision to subdivide a .82 acre (35,527 square feet) parcel into two properties in the R-l Single-Family Residential Zone. The applicants arc also requesting a variance to allow the existing structure on the 3