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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 13, 2006 4 ITlJunous to adjacent properties, Parcel B does fail to meet the full mlmmUlll . requirements ofthe R-2 Zone_ 4_ The applieant has met all other applicable requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed lots have aeeess to a publie road, have adequate buildable areas, and meet the requirements of the R-2 Zone. 5. All required application fees have been paid_ This subdivision does result in the creation of one new residential lot Under Section 1130_08 of the Subdivision Ordinance, the park dedication fee would apply to this case. The Recreation and Conservation portion (Subd. 2) requires that all subdivisions dedicate a portion of their land lor recreation and conservation purposes or, as deemed comparable value by the City Council, pay a park dedication fee in place of a land dedication. He noted staff had not received any letters or telephone calls from property owners or occupants in regard to this planning case_ Richard Kotoski, Roseville, stated they wanted to take down the two structures that were on the property and put in two single-family homes. He indicated he could put in a twin home on this site, which would meet the City's requirements, but his preference would be to put in two singlc- family homes that would fit into the neighborhood_ He believed this proposal would be a good use for that corner. Mayor Aplikowski askcd if Mr. Kotoski would put in a twin home if the two single-family homes were not permitted_ Mr. Kotoski responded that was correct . Council member Holden stated thc Planning Commission had done a good job in their analysis and she was not in favor of supporting this proposal at this time. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to deny Planning Case 06-006, Minor Subdivision and Variance, Richard Kotoski, 2105 Thorn Drive_ The motion carried unanimously (5- 0)_ B. Plannin!! Case No. 06-006: Variance: Westlund. 3552 Lake Johanna Blvd. Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicant is seeking two variances for a .28 acre property at 3352 Lake Johanna Boulevard, which is on the southwestern side of Lake Johanna_ The property is approximately 223 feet long at the northern lot line, 213 feet long at the southern lot line, and is 50 feet wide_ The Shoreland Management Ordinance, which supersedes the underlying R-2 Zone, requires a minimum lot width at the Ordinary High Water (OWH) mark of75 feet. He reviewed his analysis and indicated the Planning Commission reviewed the variances separately since one is not contingent upon the other. The Planning Commission is recommending approval of the variance to construct an addition to the principal structure (PC# 06-006a), subject to conditions as noted in staffs report; however, the Planning Commission .