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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JANUARY 3, 2001 12 Commissioner Sand asked if the City's portion of the preliminary expenses were budgeted for 2001. Mr. Post indicated the roadway improvements were not budgeted for 2001 but were in the . road improvement plan. Ms. Chaput indicated the bridge issues are still in discussion with the City of New Brighton as well. Commissioner Zimmerman asked for the possibility of using eminent domain to acquire the ATS Steel property. Mr. Carlson indicated after recontacting them a second time, the owner was more hopeful as to the possibility of the sale. He noted ATS Steel was creating a proposal for the value of their property and business. Mr. Carlson explained they are aware the City would step in if negotiations were not successful. Chuck Hagager, consultant representing Mr. Vahn, noted he is in the process of proposing a 17 acre business site to the east of the proposed property along Gateway Boulevard. Mr. Hagager noted Mr. Vahn is concerned with the available capacity of the roadways to this development. Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 10:04 p.m. Chair Baker questioned the timing of this project. Mr. Carlson noted after approval of the preliminary plat and concept PUD, the project would move forward to final plat. Chair Baker asked why there was a sense of urgency in approving the preliminary plat. Mr. Carlson stated if the Commission is not interested in allowing them to move forward with this type of development, then they would not proceed with purchasing additional land. e Chair Baker questioned if the suggested easements by the applicant could be reviewed as proposed. He stated a public trail would be desired along the boulevard or freeway. Mr. Carlson stated he would not have this incorporated within this plan as a formal request has not been made to date. He indicated this could certainly be accomplished though, as park dedication was a requirement. Commissioner Zimmerman asked how the billboards would exist relative to the outlots. Mr. Carlson stated only one of the billboards would be in front of the proposed building but there was enough space to overcome the obstacle. Commissioner Sand asked if the Commission should first act on the lot consolidation and replatting. Ms. Chaput stated she felt the most important portion of the applicant's request was to replat the outlots for the billboards. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if eminent domain could be used for the taking of the billboard outlots. Mr. Post indicated the taking of those billboards would be too expensive for this site to remain profitable. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if a representative was present from Morris Companies. Ms. Chaput noted they were notified of the Planning Case by the City. Mr. Carlson indicated he has had conversation with representatives from Morris Companies who indicated they are aware of the preliminary plat and concept PUD issues before the City. e Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Galatowitsch, to recommend approval of Planning Case #00-46, Preliminary Plat of the existing Morris parcel into two outlots