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. . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 3, 2006 4 Commissioner Modesette asked if the retaining wall would remain, or would it be rebuilt ML Lehnoff stated he believed the existing wall would remain, but applicant was here to respond to this question specifically, Commissioner Modesette asked if the City Engineer had looked at the pond to ensure it had enough capacity for the additional runoff from this proposed development ML Lehnhoff responded the City Engineer had reviewed the drainage plan, He indicated the Rice Creek Watershed District would need to approve of this also, Commissioner Modesette stated at the time of voting, she would abstain because she resided in this neighborhood, Vice Chair Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7: 17 p,m, Vice Chair Zimmerman invited anyone for or against the request to come fOlWard and make comment An email received by James LehnolT from Betty Henneberg, 2037 Thom Court, dated May I, 2006, "Dear Sir: I am writing to you in regard to the public hearing to decide Preliminary Plat & Variance to re-plat Lots 17 and 18 Rohleder's Home and Garden Acres, I am a homeowner affected by this proposed re-plat and unable to attend this hearing because of my work schedu!c, I am opposed to this re-plating as this would affect the wetland and wildlife area that this property is next to, if not part of it The added traffic that seems to be happening in our once quiet little neighborhood is changing way to fast and I am concerned about the safety of mine as wcll as the other young children in the neighborhood, Thank you." Phil Littlefield, 6204 Orleans Lane, Maple Grove, applicant, was present for questions. Vice Chair Zimmerman inquired about the differing lot sizes, ML Littlefield responded one lot had an existing structure which would remain and the other three lots would have walk out style homes, He noted Lot 3 was coming off of Lot 4 and Lots land 2 were trom the existing lot 3695 New Brighton Road lot, Commissioner Bezdicek inquired how much room was needed for a cul-de-sac' ML Littlefield explained the reason there was not enough room to put in a cul-de-sac and that two ofthe lots would be eliminated if a cul-de-sac was added. Chair Modcsette asked how the private drive maintenance would be addressed, Me Littlefield responded they were setting up a homeowner's association which would be responsible for the maintenance of the driveway, Commissioner Modesctte asked if ML Littlefield had spoken with any of the neighbors regarding this project Me Littlefield responded he had not. ~)RAFT