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e . e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 31, 2000 DRAFT 29 Ms. Randall stated that to accomplish the immediate deed transfer the applicant will need to supply the City with deeds showing a transfer from Parcel C (Kulman) to South Property (Engel) and Parcel C (Engel) to South Property (Engel). Staff recommended an additional condition that no building permits be issued for Parcel C until connected to the lot to the south (Mr. Engel's property). Mayor Probst asked how the three properties to the south of Mr. Engel's property are accessed. Ms. Randall explained the access to those properties. Mayor Probst stated that what appears to be developing with this request was another opportunity for a significant subdivision. Ms. Randall agreed that adding Parcel C to Mr. Engel's property makes the property more buildable. It was her understanding that a son and father that own some of the other parcels which could be connected to create a subdivision. Mayor Probst stated that, although he was not opposed to the actual request, he would want a better understanding of what the intent was of the property. Ms Randall stated that one benefit that may be realized with this request was that any homes built on the property could be developed similar to those on Buzzard Court with backyards backing up to backyards. Councilmember Larson confirmed that if the transfer of Parcel C to Mr. Engel does not occur, the Parcel would be considered a stand-alone and would be subject to park dedication fees and require a sewer easement. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Mayor Probst asked Mr. Engel to address the request. Mr. Engel stated that his intent was to use Parcel C in his pine tree growing hobby and not build on the property. Councilmember Larson requested confirmation from Mr. Engel that he does not plan to change his mind regarding the transfer of the deeds. Mr. Engel stated that he did not intend to change his mind and suggested the approval be subject to the deed transfer occurring. Mr. Mike Kulman, 3279 North Snelling Avenue, stated that it was Mr. Engel's preference that the parcel be deeded to his property. The Planning Commission had approved the request with conditions in the event the transfer did not take place. The City Planner has informed him that the deed to deed transfer can occur without the parcel ever being a stand-alone. Mayor Probst stated that he would prefer that the parcel be deeded directly to Mr. Engel. Councilmember Aplikowski asked how Mr. Engel's property is accessed. Ms. Randall stated that Mr. Engel's property was accessed via a private drive off Old Snelling Avenue. Councilmember Larson asked if staff had any objections to the subdivision approval being contingent on the immediate transfer of Parcel C to Mr. Engel. Ms. Randall stated that staff would have no objections to this contingency. Ms. Kulman noted that this was how the Planning Commission would have preferred to approve the subdivision, however, they were not certain that it would be possible.