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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 4,2000 3 . Ms. Chaput stated that ifthc Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning Case, then it would be heard at the October 30, 2000 regular meeting of the City Council. Acting Chair Nelson closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Commissioner Duchenes stated she lives in the area and is familiar with the properties in question. She added that a new home on either lot would be tight with or without the pipeline easement, and neighbors would welcome a lot combine which would allow more space between homes. Commissioner Duchenes stated, with regard to the area's zoning, that the Planning Commission had reviewed that issue in relation to the Comprehensive Plan, She added that City staff might wish to review the Comp Plan to determine the outcome ofthat discussion. Ms. Chaput stated the building inspector brought that to her attention. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked whether the City has determined why TCAAP never got rid of the easement. She added it would seem the owner would wish to have that completed. . Ms. Chaput stated that it was impossible to determine whethcr the pipeline was rcmoved or filled in with cement in this area. She added the same issue came up when the Gateway properties were developed. She noted that the pipeline was filled with concrete on a lot wherc a new home was recently built on this cul-de-sac. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked whether the applicant had a blueprint of the home to be built on the combined lots, and whether they considered placement of the home with regard to the easement. Ms. Chaput stated the applicant is only requesting a lot consolidation at this time, noting that the single resultant lot would be taxed as one parcel and would be re-addressed. Commissioner Sand statcd he would have no problem granting the lot consolidation. He recalled a planning case regarding another lot in the area on which the proposed home had to be situated close to the lot line due to the cascmcnt. He added that does not appear to bc a problcm in this case. Commissioner Sand statcd, with regard to zoning, that the property owner, Mr. O'Meara has remained committed to keeping the single-family nature of the neighborhood despite the multi- family zoning. He added that the R-3 zoning could allow another developer in the future to build something diffcrent from what is currently in the neighborhood. He noted he \vould wish to review the zoning and possibly reach an agrccmcnt with Mr. O'Meara with regard to future development in the subdivision. Commissioner Bakcr stated that staff memo uses the addresses "Katie Court" and "Katic Lane" interchangeably, and requested clarification. Ms. Chaput apologized, stating the memo should reflect that the lots are located on Katie Court. . Commissioner Baker stated he supports the lot consolidation. He added he would favor a condition that would require the applicant to haye a survey completed and recorded with the County which is acceptable to the City Engincer and County Surveyor. He notcd this would signify the official combination of the parcels. Ms. Chaput agrced.