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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 7,2005 ') . property, and the variances will not be substantially detrimental to the public welfarc and are in concc11 with City regulations; subject to the following conditions: 1. Recording with Ramsey County. The applicant shall file the Final Plat with the Ramsey County Recorder and shall provide the City with a recorded copy. 2. Compliance with City Code. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City Code and related ordinances. 3. Park Dedication. Satisfaction of thc park dedication requiremcnt as proposed by the City Council. 4. Necessary Approvals from Other Agencies. Thc applicant shall obtain all necessary permits [rom thc Rice Creek Watershed District, Ramsey County, the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and any other governing agencies where applicable. Mr. Hellegers also recommended a condition #5 stating that the existing structurcs shall bc removed prior to the issuance ofhuilding pcrmits for new construction. Commissioner Larson asked if the zoning code required a minimal buildable area. Mr. Hellegers replied it called for minimulll lot sized, but not minimal buildable area. Commissioner Larson asked if the applicant has provided a layout as to whethcr thc house would tit on Lot 1. Mr. Helkgers presentcd applicant's proposal. . Commissioncr Larson stated he would not look favorably in the future variances to construct a homc on this lot becausc it was an odd shaped buildable area with a lot of easements. Commissioner Zimmcrman asked if there had been any eflort to calculatc the square footage on these three lots. He noted Lot 3 was already a wetland and if Lots 1 and 2 were huilt on, that would make Lot 3 even wetter. Chair Sand asked what the sideyard setback requirement was. Mr. Hellegers replied it was five feet. Commissioner Larson asked if habitable space can go up to six feet in R-2. Mr. Hellegers replied that was correct. Chair Sand asked if anyone had calculated thc buildable square footage on Lot I. He noted it appeared it was very tight to put a house on this lot. Commissioncr Thompson asked if there was anything from an engineering perspective that would he a concern on Lot 3. Mr. Hellegers replied here were no cnginccring concems and soil borings had bcen done. Chair Sand opcned the puhlic hcaring at 7:22 p.m. . Chair Sand invited anyone tor or against the Preliminary Plat to come forward and make comment.