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~OO~~l ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 7, 1999 6 The motion carried unanimously (7-0). tit This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, April 26, 1999, City Council meeting. Mr. Hjelle stated that he will be relocating to Pennsylvania and he expressed his appreciation to the Planning Commission, and City Council of Arden Hills, for their professional relationship and willingness to work with Bethel College and himself. Commissioner Sand asked Mr. Hjelle ifhis replacement has been selected. Mr. Hjelle stated that his position will be :filled; however, the new individual has not yet been selected. PLANNING CASE #99-02 - RALPH HINES - 1700 VALENTINE AVENUE - MINOR SUBDIVISION - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Erickson cohfirmed that the Planning Case was announced in the March 24, 1999, publication of the Bulletin and opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a two lot minor subdivision at 1700 Valentine Avenue. The parcel is zoned R-l Single Family Residential. The applicant proposes to divide the property into two parcels. Proposed Lot 1 (northerly lot) contains the existing home at 1700 Valentine Avenue. The existing home will meet all required setbacks with the proposed subdivision. Lot 2 (southerly lot) is currently vacant. The applicant .- completed a wetland delineation, which found some type 1 wetland on the property line between ., proposed Lots 1 and 2. However, this wetland should not impact the buildability of Lot 2. The proposal meets all required area, dimensions and setback requirements. . It is Staff's recommendation that the basement elevation not be below 906.2 feet. Engineering specifications, providing proof of adequate drainage below 906.2 feet, may be submitted to Staff for approval below the 906.2 foot level. Park dedication fees were not paid with the platting of Valentine Hills. Park dedication fees should be required with approval of this minor subdivision. Ms. Randall advised that the Staff recommend approval of Planning Case #99-02, Minor Subdivision, subject to the following conditions: 1. Payment of the appropriate park dedication fee. 2. Recording the subdivision in the form of a Registered Land Survey. 3. Rice Creek Watershed District approval. If the Plamring Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning Case, it would be heard at the Monday, April 26, 1999, regular meeting of the City Council. tit Chair Erickson requested confirmation that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources does not protect the Type 1 wetland. Ms. Randall confirmed that this wetland was not a DNR Protected Wetland.