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. e . ~~~~y ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 7,1999 9 requirement for specifications providing proof of adequate drainage be mandatory. Ms. Randall agreed. Commissioner Sand referred to the contour map and noted that the first contour line at the southeast comer is 910 feet. The contour line then goes down to 908 feet, 906 feet and 904 feet and comes back up again. If the 906-foot contour line is in the middle of the lot, a basement cannot be built. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct, unless the applicant provided Engineer specifications on how the drainage will be dealt with. Commissioner Sand referred to the Subdivision portion of the City Code, Section 22-6, which discusses the qualifications governing approval of preliminary plans. Subparagraph A states that "The City Council may require such changes or revisions as it deems necessary for the health, safety, general welfare, and convenience of the City." Subparagraph B states that "No plan will be approved for a subdivision which covers an area subject to periodic flooding or which contains extremely poor drainage facilities which would make adequate drainage of the streets and lots impossible, unless the Subdivider agrees to make improvements which will, in the opinion of the City Engineer, make the area completely safe for occupancy and provide adequate street and lot drainage." Commissioner Sand asked if there is any likelihood that building on this lot will affect the drainage either in the streets or the lot itself so that water is diverted to other lots, and if the mandated Engineering review had been accomplished. Ms. Randall stated that the City Engineer did take a brief look at the proposal. She suggested that the City Engineer could be requested to further review the situation prior to the City Council meeting, or the Planning Case could be tabled. Ms. Randall indicated that the City Engineer had felt that the lot would be large enough to contain the drainage within the site. Ms. Schacht asked who the City Engineer is. Ms. Randall stated that the City Engineer is Mr. Greg Brown withBRW. Mr. Hieu confirmed that, if the subdivision is approved, the applicant would then have to come back and apply for a building permit and this application could be done at any time in the future. Chair Erickson stated that this was correct. Mr. Hieu asked, since the subdivision meets the minimum lot requirements, and there would be no reason for the Planning Commission to deny the request, what is the point of the Planning Case being brought before the Planning Commission. Chair Erickson explained that the discussion of the Planning Case allows the Planning Commission to possibly discover other issues which are beyond the minimum lot requirements which would allow the Commission to place other restrictions upon the approval of the subdivision. Mr. Hieu asked if the building permit request would be brought to the Planning Commission as well. Chair Erickson slated that it would not unless it involved variances. Commissioner Rye moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend approval of Planning Case #99-02, Minor Subdivision, subject to the following conditions: 1. Payment of the appropriate park dedication fee.