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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 6. 1998 5 e CASE #98-14 - ANN STURGEON - 3769 NEW BRIGHTON ROAD - LOT SPLIT- PUBLIC HEARING Chair Erickson requested verification of the public hearing notice, Community Development Director Kevin Ringwald verified notice of public hearing in the Bulletin on April 22, 1998. Chair Erickson gave an overview of the public hearing process, then opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. Mr. Ringwald explained the applicant is requesting approval of a lot split to create two parcels on a 2.29 acre parcel zoned R-2 Single and Two Family Residential District. Mr. Ringwald stated that the applicant requested approval to split offa westerly 1.6 acres of their property for resale. The easterly portion of the property consists of the existing house on New Brighton Road. Two lots in the immediate area have also split off the rear of their property similar to this request. Mr. Ringwald stated that the northeast comer of the garage which is located adj acent to the north property line of this parcel provides for only four feet of setback when the minimum required side yard setback is five feet. The easterly and westerly parcel exceed all code requirements in terms oflot width, depth and area. Mr. Ringwald stated that the Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 98-14, Lot Split, subject to the following conditions: . l. Provision of the necessary drainage and utility, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney prior to consideration of this request by the City Council. 2. Payment of the appropriate park dedication fee. Chair Erickson and asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on behalf of Case #98-14. No one responded. Chair Erickson asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to Case #98-14. No one responded. Hearing no further comments, Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Commissioner Sand inquired about the westerly edge of the parcel. Mr. Ringwald explained there are utility line easements located on the westerly edge. Commissioner Sand inquired about the likelihood that the lots could accommodate a structure or house and attract a buyer if the lots are split. Mr. Ringwald stated that it appears that it could accommodate a house. Commissioner Larson inquired if there was a potential buyer interested in the existing lots, including the lot owned by the applicant. e Ms. Ann Sturgeon, 3769 New Brighton Road, stated that 3 lots, including hers, were advertised for sale together but one of the owners died. Currently, there are two lots for sale, one of which is owned by her. ______..___u_