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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JANUARY 3, 2001 10 Mr. Schardalo explained the keys to success with the Commission. He indicated he feels the project must be brought to the market as soon as possible and asked for questions or comments . from the Commission. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if Mr. Carlson would manage this property. Mr. Carlson indicated he does manage all properties that he owns and does not use third party management with single or multi-tenant users. Ms. Chaput stated Morris Communications is a willing seller to Chesapeake Companies on the condition that the land around their two existing billboards be platted as their own lots, which is why the proposal shows a three lot plat (two outlots for the billboards and one developable lot). She indicated Chesapeake's conversations with Morris Communications have found that this is a nonnegotiable item. Ms. Chaput noted if the City wishes to fully develop this key piece of property on the corner ofI-35W and 1-694, there should be careflll consideration made to this request. Ms. Chaput explained discussion is still underway between ATS Steel and Chesapeake Companies regarding their property. She noted the ATS Steel property is included in the proposed concept plan for development. Ms. Chaput explained it is a necessary part of the concept as this parcel is central to the property as a whole. She added, also important to this development is the vacation of the existing Burlington Northern Railway's right-of-way. Ms. Chaput explained Chesapeake is also in discussions with the Railway regarding their property. She noted currently, the rail line serves ATS Steel on this site on a minimal basis. Ms. . Chaput indicated the rail line enters the property across a bridge from New Brighton and ends at the 1-694 intersection. She noted the existence of the rail line is largely dependent on the existence of A TS Steel. Ms. Chaput stated staff recommends approval of Planning Case #00-46 for the following applications, each contingent on the other's approval: 1. Lot consolidation of four properties at the Northeast quadrant of 1-35W and 1-694, for the following reasons and with the following conditions: a) The proposed consolidation meets the minimUlll requirements of Section 22-12, (e) of the City Code; and b) The consolidation is contingent on the property owners' consent and applicant's purchase of the properties before a final platting may be recorded with Ramsey County and filed with the City. 2. Preliminary Plat of the existing parcel into two outlots designated Outlots A and B, at the Northeast quadrant ofI-35W and 1-694, for the following reasons and with the following conditions: a) The proposed preliminary plat meets the minimum design standards of Section 22-8 of the City Code, except for the proposed Outlots; b) The proposed Outlots, A and B, do not meet the minimum requirements for a developable lot and will not be developed in the future, as platted; c) All proposed easements, newly created or vacated as per the submitted plan, must be properly filed and recorded with Ramsey County and proof of this action provided to the City; .