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e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - September 6, 2000 11 This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, September 25,2000, City Council meeting. TOM GOSERUD - 4350 HAMLINE A VENUE SOUTH - MINOR SUBDIVISION - CONCEPT DISCUSSION Ms. Chaput stated that Tom Goserud was in attendance to discuss a possible minor subdivision at his property, and receive the Commission's comments. Mr. Goserud stated he has begun gathering preliminary information with regard to subdividing his property, and added he hopes to put together a proposal incorporating the Commission's comments. He noted the preliminary plans were prepared with the assistance ofthe City's former planner. Acting Chair Nelson stated he lives near this property, adding he was unaware the lot was so large. He added that Mr. Goserud operates a plant business there. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked whether the business would close ifthe property were subdivided. Mr. Goserud confirmed this. Commissioner Baker stated, in his opinion, it would be most appropriate to acquire a vacant lot located on Amble Road as well as part of Mr. Goserud's neighbor's property and create an access off Amble Road to the property. Mr. Goserud stated the lot on Amble Road is unbuildable land designated for the Watershed District. Ms. Chaput stated she would not be in favor of supporting this lot division which would create properties with no public street frontage. She added this would affect future development in the area as well as have implications with regard to fire codes and public safety. Acting Chair Nelson stated that fire code would require a turnaround at the end of the driveway, which would take up a large portion of the third lot. Commissioner Galatowitsch expressed concern that such a lot division would set a precedence for other residents with large lots. She added she is also concerned with regard to creating lots which do not have public street access. She noted that Mr. Goserud presumably purchased his property as one parcel. Mr. Goserud stated he originally purchased four acres. He added that many homes in the Lake Josephine and Lake Johanna areas have shared driveways, and such precedence is already established. Commissioner Baker requested clarification Witll regard to the configuration of the proposed lots, and orientation of homes on the lots. Mr. Goserud stated the homes on the proposed lots would face each other. Commissioner Baker asked whether many existing trees would be lost during construction. Mr. Goserud stated the property is heavily wooded and would still be so after construction. Commissioner Sand stated that access through Mr. Aiken's property from Amble Road would be feasible in terms of long-range planning. He added this proposal would be dependent upon Mr. Aiken. Commissioner Baker stated that the loss of trees on such wooded property would not be without neighborhood controversy.